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Archive - August 2011
Josh GoldAyumiashi 歩み足
Normal, ordinary walking, where the legs move forward alternately. See TSUGIASHI.
Ayabe 綾部
A city situated about two hours by train to the west of Kyoto that serves as the spiritual center of the OMOTO RELIGION founded by Nao DEGUCHI and popularized by Onisaburo DEGUCHI. Site of the first dojo of Morihei...
Awase 合わせ
Blending movement; from verb awaseru, to blend, harmonize. Frequently used in aikido to evoke the notion of harmony with the movement of one’s partner.
Australian Aikido Association
An Australian aikido organization consisting of TOMIKI AIKIDO schools established in 1971 by John GAY.
History of Aikido in Australia
Arthur Moorshead is credited with being the first to introduce aikido to Australia. Moorshead had earlier studied aikido under Tadashi ABE in France and Kenshiro ABBE in England. He then migrated to Australia in 1963...
Patrick Augé
Born 18 July 1947 in Rennes, France. Professional judo teacher certified by French Ministry of Youth and Sports. 8th dan Yoseikan Shihan. YOSEIKAN BUDO OKUDEN MENKYO (Certificate of Secrets Teachings of Yoseikan Budo)...
Ace Damon Atkinson
(b. 1937). 4th dan, American International Ki Development and Philosophical Society [rank authenticated]. Advocate for people with handicaps. Began training in Okinawa in 1960. Attended classes led by Morihei UESHIBA at...