However, Kushida did not wish to change AYANA's standards to conform with those of the IYAF. In 1991, Kushida-Sensei established his own school of Aikido, adopting the name "Aikido Yoshokai."
Kushida-Sensei chose to establish a separate school for Aikido in 1991, named "Aikido Yoshokai," despite wanting to maintain AYANA's standards.