He is at the level of 4th Dan when he decides to return to Paris in July, 1976. He founds at Vincennes, at the suburbs of Paris, Circle Christian Tissier (Cercle Christian Tissier), from which numerous instructors will be issued and the majority of the members of the technical council of the F.F.A.A.A. as well. Always in close relation with Japan, he was given the 5th Dan in 1981 and the 6th in 1986. The French commission awarded him the 7th Dan in 1997 and he received the same degree from Aikikai, from Doshou Kisshomaru Ueshiba himself, in presence of his successor, his son Moriterou Ueshiba, in January, 1998. January of 2016, awarded the 8th Dan, from the Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba, today, is the only one in the Western world who has this grade until now. His long course, his teaching method, the accuracy at his technique and the generosity of his training now rewarded. He is a pattern for thousands of Aikido students. Now, he is considered as one of the greatest contemporary teachers of the art of Aikido, having awarded more than one thousand black belts and giving seminars with
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Biography of Christian Tissier Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai
Christian Tissier Shihan is by far one of the most well known Aikido Instructors in the world. This can be explained by his start at an early age, his remarkable curriculum, his charisma, and his seemingly innate sense for the media. Yet, most people know actually very little about the man and his journey. I •
Interview with Christian Tissier Shihan: 50 Years in Aikido
Guillaume Erard: How did you start Aikido?
Christian Tissier: I started Aikido in France, in Paris with a teacher called Jean-Claude Tavernier. It was the Mochizuki style of Aikido taught by Hiroo Mochizuki, the son of Minoru Mochizuki. That lasted for about a year. Then we met Nakazono Sensei who came from Marseille. It was a revelation because his Aikido was very different. It was really Aikido. I followed Nakazono Sensei until I got my second Dan and when I turned 18, I decided to go to Japan to improve my Aikido. My plan was to go for a few months. I thought that six months of Aikido in Japan, or even just to set foot in Japan, would be sufficient but things turned out differently.
Guillaume Erard: How was life in Japan?
Christian Tissier: All those who have been there know the system, you are quickly caught in the Japanese rhythm, the ease of living there. It may be different now but at the time, even if it wasn't that easy to find a job, in Japan, relationships are fairly simple for someone who is youn