MASTER MITCHI MOCHIZUKI IN SHANGHAI

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A Living Martial Art

From late December 2025 to early January 2026, Yoseikan Budo clubs in Asia welcomed Mitchi Mochizuki, 6th dan international expert and director of the Mochizuki School.

During his visit, he worked with the clubs in Taipei and Shanghai, supporting their technical and pedagogical development.

Three Generations, One Principle

For three generations, the Mochizuki family has followed the same rule:
keep what works, improve what can be improved, and discard what doesn’t.

This vision began with Grandmaster Minoru Mochizuki (1907-2003), a direct student of the founders of Judo and Aikido and master of Katori Shinto Ryu, who blended multiple disciplines into a functional approach to self-defense. His early vision of cross-training was taught at his dojo in Japan, called Yoseikan.

Minoru`s son, Hiroo Mochizuki (born 1936), afer moving to France, transformed this legacy into Yoseikan Budo—a modern method unifying his father’s knowledge with elements of eastern and western boxing, no-gi grappling, weapons, and full-contact sparring.

Today, eldest Hiroo’s son, Mitchi Mochizuki (born 1977) continues this evolution by integrating modern physical conditioning, kids programs, neuroscience, emotional training, and other arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Short Visit, Long-Term Impact

Though brief, this visit had a lasting impact on the development of Yoseikan Budo in Asia.

Yoseikan Budo remains a living martial art—
preserving own’s and other`s body health, guided by maximum efficiency, and open to the future.