1963, started training with his brother Makoto in both kendo and iaido under Mori Torao sensei; influences included Akio Hara sensei, Torataro Nakabara sensei
1969, help found Covina Dojo
1975, founded Costa Mesa Dojo
1985, Coach for Team USA in 6th WKC in France
Founded Southern California Iaido Association
Photo by Dennis Ralutin, https://www.eanet.com/norwalk/archives/2012/tomo_1211.pdf (Accessed on 2022-08-30)