Vale Ishii Sensei

It is with great sadness we farewell Professor Masao Ishii Sensei (7th Dan) who passed away on the 3rd February.

Professor Ishii Sensei had been training Aikido most of his life, much of it as a devoted student of the late Seigo Yamaguchi Sensei (9th dan), which was evident in his soft and powerful style. He was a true gentleman, and a careful, considered and generous teacher.
We have been honoured to have learnt from him and to have hosted him on a number of occasions at West Ryde dojo.
He is sorely missed. May he Rest In Peace.