Combative sword arts or techniques. Generic term for traditional sword arts and techniques.
Archive - August 2011
Josh GoldKeikogi 稽古着
Training uniform; garb. Practice clothing usually made of cotton used in most Japanese martial arts. The jacket is usually held in place by an OBI or belt. The most common color is white although black or dark blue...
Keiko 稽古
Practice; training. The word keiko in Japanese, as opposed to the word RENSHU which also is translated as “practice” or “training,” has the literal meaning of “reflecting on old things...
Keijutsukai 警術会
An organization formed around Thomas MAKIYAMA headquartered in Tokyo. The main dojo is international with a balance among Japanese and foreign students. An affiliated dojo is located in California. Keijutsukai, Nakata...
Kayoideshi
Lit., a “commuting student.” Refers to one who travels to and from a dojo for training or instruction. See also UCHIDESHI.
Tsunenori Kayanomiya
(January 1900-1978). First son of Prince Kuninori Kayanomiya. First cousin of Nagako Kuninomiya who married the Showa Emperor in 1924. The Kayanomiya family was established as an independent family lineage in 1900...
Motokage Kawamukai かわむかいもとかげ
(b. c. 1939). 6th dan Aikikai. Early Japanese teacher in Italy who arrived there in 1964. Based for many years in Milan. Maintains an affiliation with the LEGA ITALIANA D’AIKIDO. Semi-active, currently owns and...
Mikinosuke Kawaishi
A pioneer of jujutsu and founder of judo in France. Jujutsu teacher of Andr
Reishin Kawai かわいれいせん
(28 February 1931-26 January 2010) Also Toshio. 8th dan Aikikai. Aikikai Shihan. One of the offical representatives of AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in Brazil. Relocated to Brazil in late 1958. Taught aikido briefly by Aritoshi...
Yukio Kawahara 河原幸男
1940-2 Jun 2011) 8th dan Aikikai. Aikikai Shihan. An official representative of AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in Canada. Originally a student of Bansen TANAKA in Osaka having begun training at age 17. Relocated to Canada c. 1975...