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The Miami Aikikai was founded in 1978 by Nelson Andujar, who now holds the rank of 6th degree black belt (Dan) and has been conferred the title of Shidoin. He began his Aikido practice in the 1960's at the New York Aikikai, headed by Yoshimitsu Yamada, 8th Dan, Shilan, a direct student of the founder. Sensei Andujar opened the original dojo (school) on 37th avenue and S.W. 21st street. Due to the limited size and the need to increase practice space, the dojo moved to its present location in 1987. The Miami Aikikai is a member of the Eastern Region of the United States Aikido Federation, under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada, 8th Dan, Shidan. This Organization is recognized by Hombu dojo (original school) in Japan. Currently Gustavo Ramos, 4th Dan, and Eliot W. Rifkin, 4th Dan, each a Fukushidon and each having studied Aikido for over twenty years, are the chief instructors at the Miami Aikikai.
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