Masato Uchiyama is a master of judo and a fifth "dan" degree holder.

Judo was initiated by Jigoro Kano in a Japanese dojo studio with a few students. First it was just a small step, but it has spreaded out in the world by the people who love peace and judo has given a great education effect. Uchiyama thinks that the core spirit of Mind Map resembles that of judo very much. He also strongly feels that the power of Mind Map is equal to the power of judo.

He teaches Mind Maping to children in Japan now. Children can develop broder point of view by learning Mind Maping. Therefore he wants to continue teaching them Mind Maping.