An organization established c. 1976 in conjuction with the creation of the INTERNATIONAL AIKIDO FEDERATION. Yoshimitsu YAMADA played an important role in the founding of this organization and remains the leading figure...
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Josh GoldUnited States Aikido Association
(USAA). An early AIKIKAI HOMBU-affiliated organization centered at the New York Aikikai by Yoshimitsu YAMADA c. 1966.
History of Aikido in United Kingdom
Aikido in the U. K. traces its roots back to 1955 when Kenshiro ABBE, who established the British Judo Council in London, began to give instruction in aikido. Abbe had come to the U. K. through the intervention of the...
United Kingdom Aikikai
An organization established in 1986 headed by W. J. Smith under the technical direction of Kazuo CHIBA. United Kingdom Aikikai, c/o Alan Roberts, 6 Wombrook Dale, Wombourne, Staffordshire WV5 8HL U. K.
Unione Italiana Aikido
(Italian Aikido Union). An organization in Italy grouping together some 21 dojos connected to the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO through Morihiro SAITO. Its president is Paolo CORALLINI. Unione Italiana Aikido, Via C. Colombo 133...
Ukemi 受け身
Fall; breakfall. Sometimes refers to the person taking the fall. Opposite of NAGE.
Ueshiba Ryu Jujutsu 植芝流柔術
Ueshiba-style Jujutsu. One of early names used for Morihei UESHIBA’s art in the 1920s and 1930s.
Yuki Ueshiba 植芝ゆき
(1850-1922). Née Itogawa. Mother of Morihei UESHIBA, founder of aikido.
Yoshiteru Ueshiba 植芝吉照
(b. 1948). First son of Kisshomaru UESHIBA. Not active in aikido.