is associate dean of academic affairs and distinguished professor at the California School of Professional Psychology.

and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles was located in the heart of the Arts District just east of Little Tokyo for over 30 years.including Ken Watanabe and James Doi (left).

Furuya founded the Aikido Center of Los Angeles in 1974.Furuya’s book and writings.and instructors and members from the dojo and its affiliates.

he was the only son of Tetsuo Ted and Kimiye Furuya.There will be door prizes and opportunity drawings throughout the evening.

Our goal each and every year is to figure out how to become better at teaching aikido and show others the beauty and benefits of Japanese culture.

He got his first black belt in kendo at age 10 and his black belt in aikido at age 16.Bancorp finalized the acquisition of Union Bank.

which tells the history of Japanese Americans.Bank is continuing to foster relationships within the community.

Our opportunity to partner with you is critically important.the development of banks has followed the development of the Japanese American community.