Yoshinkan Aikido
In 1955, along with Gozo Shioda Sensei, he co-founded Yoshinkan Aikido. In 1957, the Yoshinkan was visited by US Senator Robert Kennedy and Prime Minister Nakasone. Terada served as chief instructor of the Yoshinkan honbu until 1961 when he left Tokyo to teach aikido at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka. It was here that his most senior student, Amos Lee Parker began his aikido life.
From 1967 to 2009, Terada made trips around the world to teach aikido. Such destinations include Australia, Russia, England, Canada and the United States.
Terada received his 9th degree black belt from Gozo Shioda Kancho in 1990. At this time he also received the title of Saikō Shihan (Chief or Head Shihan). He served as the president of the National Yoshinkan Renmei and the president of Aikido Yoshinkan Seiseikai. Terada held the title of Yoshinkan Aikido Saikō Komon. (Yoshinkan Aikido Supreme Advisor). It was announced in January 2008 that Terada had been awarded 10th dan by the Yoshinkan Foundation making him the first to receive such an honor by the Yoshinkan.
On Monday, July 13, 2009, Terada died at the age of 87.
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