George Chang Shihan
Technical Advisor
Ueshiba Aikido Association Singapore

Rafael Oei Sensei

Rafael Sensei (5th Dan Aikikai Hombu Dojo) is a Sensei with the Ueshiba Aikido Association, Singapore. His yudansha gradings were conducted at Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Japan.

A student of George Chang Shihan, Rafael Sensei was the past General Secretary (1993 - 2002) of the Ueshiba Aikido Association, a member of the UAA Examination Board, and assistant and Uke for Chief Instructor, Chang Shihan for more than 15 years.

Chang Shihan was a student of Masuda Shihan, Tamura Shihan, Fukakusa Shihan, Takezawa Shihan, and the late Osawa Shihan.

Dojos under Rafael Sensei's instruction in Singapore were the:
Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Aikido Club
Nanyang Polytechnic Aikido Club
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Aikido Club

Rafael Sensei was also the instructor for the children's (under 7yrs) class. He has participated in the All Japan Aikido Demonstration in 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2008, and 2014. He is the author of Let me tell you about my Aikido Class published by Times Media, Singapore.