(1928-March 2000). Shindo Yoshin-ryu shihan. B. Otsu, Japan. Began martial training in his grandfather, Shigeta Ohbata’s dojo in Tokyo around the age of six. At age 16, Takamura was symbolically awarded the family...
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Josh GoldRichard Taylor
(b. c. 1931). B.S. Engineering. Early practitioner and instructor of YOSHINKAN AIKIDO (1st dan, 1962) and subsequently AIKIKAI HOMBU-style aikido (1st dan, 1963) in Southern California. As a boxer, won Washington State...
Koichi Tohei 藤平光一
(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...
Tsugiashi 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.