(b. 17 July 1952). B. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Professional aikido instructor. First began training in late 1971. Studied for 10 years under Shuji MARUYAMA in Philadelphia. Co-owner and Chief Instructor of Agatsu...
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Josh GoldOnisaburo Deguchi 出口王仁三郎
(22 August 1871-19 January 1948). Born Kisaburo Ueda; also known as Wanisaburo. B. Kameoka. Became primary school teacher at age 12. Met Nao DEGUCHI, founder of OMOTO RELIGION in 1898 and quickly became a significant...
Association Culturelle Fran
(ACFA = French Cultural Association of Aikido). A French aikido organization established in the mid-1960s by Pierre CHASSANG in support of Masamichi NORO. It remained independent of the F
Mark Baker
(b. 15 December 1962). 3rd dan Yoshinkan Aikido-IYAF. B. Te Awamutu, New Zealand. B. A. in Anthropology from Auckland University. Yoshinkan Aikido Shidoin. Relocated to Japan in 1985. Began training at the AIKIKAI HOMBU...