Our esteemed teacher Kuribayashi Takanori Sensei, was born September 4, 1963 in Saitama prefectur, Japan. After graduating literature faculty of local university, he started practicing Aikido under the supervision of Itiro Sibata. In 1986 he got accepted to Hombu Dojo as Uchi-deshi, holding a 2nd Dan. He is currently an instructor at the International Aikido Federation, Aikido Hombu Dojo, and also teaches at local university clubs. Since 1 October 2011 Technical Director of the Azerbaijan Aikikai Aikido Clubs Public Union. www.shihan.az