Later this week, we’ll release the first part of Aikido Journal’s interview with Patricia Hendricks Sensei (7th dan). Our weekend with her was filled with moments of insight, inspiration, and surprise. We’re excited to release the finished action and interview videos, but we also want to share the behind-the-scenes moments. We’ve received such enthusiastic feedback from the community, that we want to do everything we can to make you feel as if you were there with us during this special weekend.
This photo journal is from our first night with Hendricks Sensei, the evening before her interview and video shoot. We hope you enjoy it.
Patricia Hendricks Shihan’s full interview video from the weekend is now available on AikidoJournal.TV
Patricia Hendricks on AikidoJournal.TV
Thank you so much for this series. In the mid 1980’s, I had the honour and pleasure of practising with Hendricks Sensei in Oakland. Even as I moved around the world and ultimately ended up in Canada, where I have resumed practise after several injuries and difficult events, her teachings have remained as a foundation. It is wonderful to hear how Hendricks Sensei is doing now.
I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person though I have videos of her . A friend of mine named Michelle Newsom train with her some 20 years ago at a seminar I believe and as far as I know she’s the top female instructor in the United States. In all the years I have read about her or seen pictures of her on Videos .this is the first time I ever seen her in civilian clothes .she looks so different .
Have as nice day.
Earl-
Glad you enjoyed the photos. Hendricks Sensei is amazing. I also think it’s nice to see people in street / “civilian” clothes as well. I believe it brings a bit more dimension to interviews and story telling and allows the community to get to know everyone better 🙂
Pat Hendricks Shihan is one of the nicest people you will ever meet so it is no surprise she was so happy when she arrived. Every time I see her she asks about my son and his progress in Aikido as well as piano 🙂
Hendricks Sensei’s example of commitment to her teacher and loyalty to what he represents is a source of inspiration for many students. She has especially been a role model of leadership to serious female students. Thank you for sharing with the Aikido world.
Patrick Augé
Thank you for the comment Sensei. We strongly agree with your perspective on Hendricks Sensei. I hope to be able to meet you in person sometime in the near future.