(Self-abandonment). Term used to denote a breakfall or sacrifice technique in martial arts. In most aikido styles, refers to a high breakfall. In YOSEIKAN AIKIDO, refers to a series of sacrifice falls that result in...
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Josh GoldJulius Calvin Rosenstein
(b. 7 April 1949). 2nd dan Yoshinkan Aikido-IYAF. Purchaser, retail computer store. First taught by Takashi KUSHIDA in Detroit, Michigan in 1975. Graduate of a 20-month course taught by Kushida. Presently instructs at...
Seishi
Holy or saintly teacher. Title used to refer to Onisaburo DEGUCHI, co-founder of the Omoto religion.
Shihan Bucho
Head of the instructors staff. A title granted to Koichi TOHEI in May 1956 placing him officially in charge of the teaching staff of the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO. Tohei served in this position until his resignation from the...
Fumiaki Shishida 志々田文明
(b. 1949). 7th dan Tomiki Aikido-JAA, 1988 [rank authenticated]. Graduate in Philosophy of Waseda University. M. A. in Martial Arts Theory from Tsukuba University. Associate Professor, Waseda University School of Human...