Established in 2009 by Dr Elroy Goliath, AIKIDO SOUTH AFRICA® is the only National Aikikai Aikido organisation in South Africa established under the technical guidance of one of the most renowned Japanese Shihan in the aikido world - the late Shihan Yoji Fujimoto (1948 - 2012). (View a tribute to Master Yoji Fujimoto here). The strict technical and martial requirements of Fujimoto Shihan was transferred over many years of studying under his guidance to his resident student, Sensei Elroy Goliath (4th Dan) and ensures the highest quality of Aikido teachings to its students in South Africa (read a final interview with Shihan Fujimoto about his life in aikido). AIKIDO SOUTH AFRICA® emphasizes strong and dynamic aikido movement with a clear and systematic teaching methodology easy to understand by students of all levels. It dedicates itself to raising and maintaining the quality and standard of Aikido teaching in South Africa at its highest level, and on par with the best in the world. The aikido taught in AIKIDO SOUTH AFRICA® affiliated dojo's are different in intensity and technical depth of understanding compared to other unassociated dojo's in South Africa (visit an AIKIDO SOUTH AFRICA® dojo near to you or view the videos on this website - you can decide for yourself). AIKIDO SOUTH AFRICA® offers its students a variety of services, taking substantial interest in their development.