Our community of teachers
Patrick Cassidy
Director 7th dan
Marie-Aude Mayor
Co-director 4th dan
Mitchy Ogata
4th dan
Antony Martinez
4th dan
Patrick has practiced the art of Aikido, Yoga and Meditation for over 40 years. He has travelled and lived in Japan, Tibet, Nepal and India for over 11 years. He has committed his life to studying these arts and providing the opportunity for others to learn.
Marie-Aude is committed to the arts of Aikido, Yoga, Meditation. She has travelled and studied in Japan, India and Nepal. She is also a licensed and practicing Psychomotor therapist. Her inspiration lies in the integration of well being and physical movement and expression.
Mitchy is originally from Japan and has been a live in student for over one year at Aikido Montreux. She has trained extensively with teachers in Japan and all over Europe. She is adept at Japanese calligraphy and also co-dojo cho at Aikido Chablais.
Antony has been a live in student here at Aikido Montreux. He is a professional chef and finds many parallels between the art of Aikido and cooking. He is also co-dojo cho of Aikido Chablais and is the owner of cooking school in Vevey.