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The principles and philosophy learned in Aikido should be applied to situations encountered in our daily life. My approach to teaching is to emphasize non-competition, non-violence, non-confrontation, and the use of neutralization and redirection techniques to control attacks. Partners must help each other develop right attitudes and strong body movements. For the student, discipline and commitment to practice are essential. “The teacher-student relationship must be of respect toward each other. She also received her Masters and Doctorate degrees at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She enjoys traveling to interesting sites and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Nomura Sensei graduated from the University of California, College of Pharmacy, San Francisco.

The Art Of Iaido – Way Of The Sword, 2003.

She has been featured in the following documentary films: Nomura Sensei has taught Aikido in Europe: London, Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Prague, Athens, and Siberia and Latin America: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Guatemala, Buenos Aires, and Havana.

1982 – Began training in Iaido with Takeshi Mitsuzuka, Grand Master of San Shin Kai/Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido.

Chiba, Shihan, in Aikido, weapons, and Iaido

1979 – Co-founded the West Los Angeles Aikido Institute with Pablo Vazquez.

She currently teaches classes in Aikido, Iaido, and bokken and jo weapons. In June 1999, Nomura Sensei founded the Aikido Institute of San Francisco.

In November 2006, she was certified as Shihan at Aikikai Hombu, Tokyo, Japan. Nomura, Technical Director, was promoted to 7th dan on January 2000 and Birankai Shihan on January 2002 by T.K. Meditation develops and sharpens awareness of our surroundings which aids in responding, intuitively and reflexively, to an encounter.

We practice mindful meditation in order to calm our minds, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote well-being. Total concentration and intense awareness are required to perform the austere, elegant, movements which aid in mental and spiritual development. Iaido is one of the most solitary of Japanese martial arts and one of the most beautiful. We also offer classes of Iaido, the art of sword-drawing. Using solo exercises and paired practice aid in the development of correct stance, posture, timing, and reflex. Training in classical Japanese weapons complement and enhance the training in Aikido. Included in our curriculum are classes of bokken (wooden sword) and jo (wooden staff). The purpose of Aikido Institute of San Francisco is to teach and develop the art of Aikido in the most modern and profound way and through the training – cultivate character. Chiba Shihan and Aikikai Hombu, Tokyo, Japan. We are affiliated with Birankai International, founded by T.K. Aikido Institute of San Francisco was founded by Gloria E.