Onderstaande bericht is vanuit de New York Aikikai Board of Directors uitgestuurd. Onze gedachten zijn familie, vrienden en studenten. “Dear New York Aikikai Community,It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved teacher, Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan.Yamada Sensei died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 under the care of doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital with his family by his side.Private funeral arrangements are being made by Sensei’s family. Please respect their privacy during this difficult time.The New York Aikikai will hold a memorial at a later date that will be open to all who loved and learned