An advertisement in the newspaper attracted my attention to Aikido, and as a result I started Aikido in Zurich in 1973. 

For the first few years I mainly studied with  Ernst Lees, 5th Dan, a Swiss Aikdoka.

Over time  I enrolled in the courses taught by Sensei H. Kobayashi and other Japanese and Western World Masters such as Kimuara, Tamura, Gognard, Riondet, and more,  from Switzerland and foreign countries.

My experiences gained from the various art and styles from Judo, Ju-Jitsu and laido served me well in order to incorporate my knowledge, interpretation of techniques into my own creative development of Aikido.

I founded the Dojo Yamatokan on 1.4.1993.  At present, we have 35 Aikodoka, of which 10 are young students under the age of  15.  Yamatokan is open 6 days a week and a number of trainers are available who offer a unique resource for creating growth of this special lineage of sensei's skills. 

My Dojo is not large but we are proud of our harmonious relationship and friendly atmosphere. 

My most Memorable Aikido Experience
I am extremely proud to have experienced so many memorable practices, shared techniques and continuing growth. In short, I have developed a deep devotion to this never-ending study of art. A high point of my training throughout the years has always been attending the seminars of Doran Sensei and Nadeau Sensei during their visits to Zurich.