From 1988 until 2008, Martin Acton sensei was studying, practicing and teaching Aikido with the top masters in Japan. He was the first Western person to open and run two very successful dojos in Yokohama Japan. Acton sensei has taught all types of students, from primary school all the way up to University level. He taught at major Japanese companies throughout Japan as a motivational speaker. Helping them with conflict resolution problems, absenteeism, stress reduction and how to maintain good working relations. He even taught the Japanese riot police.