The Grandmaster: Master Hiroo Mochizuki was born in Shizuoka, Japan in 1936. As the son of one of the greatest masters of modern Japanese martial arts, Minoru Mochizuki Hiroo was exposed to the martial arts at an early age. In addition to studying with his father, Hiroo also studied with Masters Michihara (Shotokan), Ostuka (Wado Ryu), and Ueshiba (Aikido). In addition to these arts Master Hiroo has extensive experience in Boxing, Kickboxing and various Chinese martial arts. Master Hiroo currently holds the rank of 9th Dan in Karate, 8th Dan in Aikido, 8th Dan in Jujitsu, 7th Dan in Kobudo, 7th Dan in Iaido, and 3rd Dan in Judo. He was appointed Soke (Grand Master) of Yoseikan Budo by his father in 1992.