The Aikido World Alliance (AWA), is one of numerous nationally-based organizations serving as an extension of the Hombu Dojo (the Aikido World Headquarters) in Tokyo, Japan.

Founded in Andrew Sato, Rokudan, the AWA provides instruction, recognition of schools, rank certification and instructional support to member dojo.

The purpose of Aikido World Alliance is to further the art of Aikido worldwide based on the technique & teaching methodology developed by F. Toyoda Shihan.

For more information on the Aikido World Alliance visit the organization's website at http://www.aikidoworldalliance.com/

Chief Instructor Andrew M. Sato, Rokudan Aikikai, is a full time Aikido instructor and the former Chief Instructor for the Aikido Association of America & Aikido Association International and Tenshinkan dojo, headquarter dojo for the AAA.

Sato Sensei began his Aikido training in 1977 under F. Toyoda Shihan, first as a member of the Ki Aikido Society, then as member of the AAA & AAI. During his tenure as Chief Instructor for the AAA& AAI he traveled extensively throughout Europe and the USA passing on the methodology teachings of Toyoda Shihan's Aikido.

F. Toyoda, Shihan founded the Aikido Association of America in 1984. His life and involvement in Aikido are well documented on the Aikido Association of America's website.