Shihan Takahashi holds the rank of Sixth Dan from the Aikikai Foundation. He has trained in Aikido for 44 years. He started his training in Hawaii and has been fortunate to train with the Founder, the current Doshu and the current Dojo-cho of the Hombu-dojo. He has also trained with many of the top aikidoists in the Aikikai system worldwide. His goal is to always remain a student and to encourage others to act accordingly.