Branch director. In aikido context refers to the head of a dojo belonging to an organization.
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Josh GoldYasuhisa Shioda 塩田養心館
(b. 15 November 1952). B. Tokyo. Yoshinkan Aikido Shihan. Graduate in Economics of Chuo University. Began training in 1970 at the Aikido Yoshinkan Yoyogi Dojo. Spent three years in the U. K. from 1981-1984 where he...
Soke 宗家
Head family or house; used in martial arts context to refer to the individual who is the blood successor of a martial art tradition.
Fukiko 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.