(January 1920-19 May 2011). 10th dan. B. Tokyo. Graduate in economics of Keio University. Originator of SHINSHIN TOITSU AIKIDO. Koichi Tohei began practicing AIKI BUDO at the KOBUKAN DOJO in 1940 while still a...
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Josh GoldTsugiashi つぎあし
Literally, “following steps.” Refers to a sliding foot movement either forward or backward which permits smooth movements while allowing one’s balance to be maintained.
Sakuko Ueshiba 植芝さくこ
(1926-2014). Née Habutsu. Wife of second DOSHU Kisshomaru UESHIBA and mother of Yoshiteru and Moriteru UESHIBA.
Sadao Takaoka 高岡貞雄
(b. 1916). 8th dan Aikikai. Aikikai Shihan. B. Wakayama Prefecture. Wakayama-ken Shibu Dojo, 34 Nakano-shima, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama-ken 640 Japan (0734)31-5891.
Nobuyoshi Tamura 田村信喜
(2 March 1933-9 July 2010). 8th dan Aikikai. B. Osaka Prefecture. Entered the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO as an UCHIDESHI c. 1953. Tamura was one of the favorite UKE of Morihei UESHIBA and is seen in many films being thrown by...