Hitohira Saito Soke, began his Aikido education at age seven under the direct tutelage of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba. After the master's death in 1969, he continued his aikido education under his father and O'Sensei's chief disciple, Morihiro Saito.

Hitohira is the only son of Morihiro Saito and the heir to his legacy. He has not only managed to maintain the quality and structure of O'Sensei's aikido, but also excels at being a dedicated father to his five children and a loving husband to his wife.

Hitohira has earned the admiration of his peers and highest respect within his community through many years of charitable contributions, community service, and his enthusiastic support of all the local traditional arts and customs like matsuri festivals.

Kaicho Hitohira Saito, founder of the Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shurenkai, has taught thousands of foreigners serving their apprenticeships in the Mecca of Aikido, Iwama, Japan.

Devoted to preserving the spiritual and technical tradition of O-Sensei's Aikido, Hitohira Saito has established a reputation for unparalleled technique and teaching methods.