Career
He has the rank of 7th dan in the Aikikai and is the chief instructor at the Suisenkan dojo. Before beginning his study of Aikido, Kinoshita trained in Kendo for eleven years, beginning at age six. At age 24, he became Uchi Deshi under Abe Shihan, and also joined the instructional staff at Amenotakemusu Juku Aikido Dojo.
In 1991 he received 6th dan from the Aikikai Foundation.
From 1996 to present day, he has been director and head instructor of Suisenkan Aikido dojo in Suita, Japan. He has been named Honorary Professor and Honorary Medical Doctor by IOND University (イオンド大学).