Master Koretoshi Maruyama has appointed Michael Williams Sensei as the Chief Instructor of Aikido Yuishinkai International. In this role, he acts as facilitator for the expansion of Aikido Yuishinkai International and makes available the resources necessary to disseminate information to affiliated dojos around the world. Assisting in this role are Elisabeth Andel, multimedia coordinator, and Valerie Williams correspondence and promotions.

Resources
A comprehensive body of resources exists to enable Instructors and dojos to gain understanding and insight into Maruyama Sensei's teachings and the requirements of the organisation. These resources include documents, books, videos, DVDs, as well as correspondence via email.

Seminars:
Regular seminars taught by Maruyama Sensei and Williams Sensei can be arranged by contacting Michael Williams Sensei. Seminars costs include: the travel component, accommodation costs and Sensei's fee. All efforts will be made to keep these costs to a minimum.

Travellers to Japan please note:
Over the past years, there has been quite an increase in the number of instructors and
students visiting Maruyama Sensei in Japan. Sensei would like to advise all Aikido
Yuishinkai members who are planning to visit Japan of the following:

A teaching fee will be applicable for all classes (per lesson) as well as a Dojo/gym entrance fee to be paid by each student.
Cost of meals and transport to be paid by students.
In the past, Maruyama Sensei has generously paid for many of these costs himself.
However, with the larger number of members coming to Japan to train it is not
possible for him to do this anymore. Thank you for your understanding.

For lesson times, fees and directions to the Tokyo dojos, please contact Elisabeth Andel.

Resources available include: (Please note: links to specific AY documents are on the AY Documents page which is available to AY website members - AY Instructors - Group only)
Grading GuidelinesDan Grading Fees (please contact Elisabeth Andel for details) Grading syllabus for children (pdf)Yudansha Grading Application Forms Aikikids Grading Syllabus A3 Poster (pdf) Yellow to Blue Stripe Aikikids Grading Syllabus A3 Poster (pdf) Brown Stripe and Junior Black BeltAikido Yuishinkai Student HandbookGrading Syllabus DVD Kyu certificates for adults (pdf)Kyu certificates for children (pdf) Aikido Yuishinkai Australia Official Guidelines Release and Indemnity Agreement and Student Code of Conduct (this is the Byron Club document which can be used as sample for your club). The following DVDs are available from Maruyama Sensei - Resources PageMaruyama Sensei's 'Aikido Arts' DVDAikido Seminar 2005, Maruyama Sensei Aikido Yushinkai World Tour 2006, Maruyama Sensei Aikido Yushinkai Australia 2007, Maruyama Sensei Aikido Yushinkai Australia 2008, Maruyama Sensei Aikido Yuishinkai International, Seminar in UK and Holland, 2009Aikido Yuishinkai Europe Tour 2011, Germany and Holland in separate sets Koretoshi Maruyama YUKI DVDs (renamed SHINDO)YUKI Volume 1 & 2, The Healing Art of Aikido DVD YUKI Volume 3, DVD, Maruyama Sensei, World Tour 2006 YUKI Volume 4, DVD, Maruyama Sensei, World Tour 2007YUKI Volume 5, Maruyama Sensei, Australia 2008SHINDO Volume 1, Maruyama Sensei, Germany 2011 and Holland 2011 Williams Sensei - ResourcesAikido Arts DVD, Williams SenseiGrading Syllabus DVD, Michael Williams SenseiWeapon Kata (Bokken and Jo) DVD, Williams SenseiStudent HandbookOther:Graphic logos for promotional material Brochure examplesInsurance Certificate of Currency for 2010/2011 (2011/2012 will be posted as soon as available)Website linksPlease note:www.budovideos.com also stock all the available DVDs in NTSC format (for US and Japanese video system).