Sixth rank or grade. Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems.
Archive - August 2011
Josh GoldRikaku Taisei 離隔態勢
(Lit., “separated stance”) Techniques used when standing apart from one’s opponent; used by Kenji TOMIKI when teaching judo to refer to techniques with a longer MAAI, i. e. aikido techniques.
Larry Reynosa
(b. 10 January 1951). 5th dan Aikikai (1999). Aikido Instructor. B. in Torrance, California, USA. First taught aikido by Nobuo Iseri in 1973. Later trained under FRANCIS TAKAHASHI and, starting in 1983, STEVEN SEAGAL...
Reikai Monogatari
Lit., Tales of the Spirit World. An immense 81-volume work dictated by Onisaburo DEGUCHI, co-founder of the OMOTO RELIGION, consisting of allegorical stories, poetry and prophecies. Onisaburo began dictation on 18...
Rei 礼
Bow; executed before and after training sessions. Used in virtually all Japanese martial arts.
Lynn F. Reafsnyder
(b. 14 August 1942). 5th dan/Renshi, Yamate-ryu Aikijutsu; Renshi, Itto Tenshin-ryu Kenjutsu [ranks authenticated]. Martial arts instructor. First taught aikido by Thomas MAKIYAMA in Honolulu in 1961. Received 1st dan...
Randori 乱取り
Rough grabbing or seizing; refers to free-style practice, often with multiple attackers, in judo and sometimes in aikido. Randori is usually required as part of dan examinations. In TOMIKI AIKIDO, there are two types of...