Head family or house; used in martial arts context to refer to the individual who is the blood successor of a martial art tradition.
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Josh GoldFukiko Sunadomari 砂泊扶妃子
(9 May 1914-1 May 2006). Née Mitsue. Born into a family of devout OMOTO RELIGION believers. High-ranking student of Hideo Sonobe of Jikishinkage-ryu Naginata fame who lived and trained in the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO...
Rokudan 六段
Sixth rank or grade. Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems.
Seidokan Aikido せいどかん合気道
A form of aikido established by Roderick KOBAYASHI in 1981 emphasizing the balanced practice of principles and techniques. Strong influence of Koichi TOHEI’s SHINSHIN TOITSU AIKIDO principles and techniques...
Shichidan 七段
Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems. Same as NANADAN.