(1917-1920). B. Hokkaido as the first son of Morihei UESHIBA. Died in childhood in AYABE.
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Josh GoldRandori 乱取り
Rough grabbing or seizing; refers to free-style practice, often with multiple attackers, in judo and sometimes in aikido. Randori is usually required as part of dan examinations. In TOMIKI AIKIDO, there are two types of...
Ryu 流
Style; school. A suffix used to denote a school or style of a traditional art or discipline. Usage not restricted to martial arts.
Ryoichi Sasagawa
(b. c. 1899). President of Japan Motorboat Association and philanthropist. Donates large sums of money in support of various martial arts including aikido. The AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO and YOSHINKAN AIKIDO are regular...
Seiichi Seko
(c. 1910-c. 1999). An associate of Kinya FUJITA, began training at the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO shortly after World War II and was one of the guiding influences in the early days of the Aikikai. A member of the Aikikai...
Kenji Shimizu 清水健二
(b. 1940). 8th dan, 1988-Nihon Budo Kokusai Renmei [rank authenticated]. Professional aikido instructor. One of the last UCHIDESHI at the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO who began his aikido training in 1963. A favorite of the...