KI, or energy flow; refers to a more advanced application of techniques while in motion as contrasted to basic or KIHONWAZA techniques.
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Josh GoldSiegfried Kobiliza
(b. 24 August 1954). 5th dan aikijujutsu, 4th dan Renshi IMAF [ranks authenticated]. Musician. Official representative in Europe for Takeda-ryu Budo and branch leader for Austria. Founded Nippon Budo Institute for...
Kokyu 呼吸
Breath. Basic meaning is a type of deep abdominal breathing method. Also has an abstract meaning referring to a larger power generated when one is in full harmony with one’s breathing. Used in this sense, its...
Bernie Lau
(b. 1941). B. Lille, France. 4th dan Aikikai, 1980 [rank authenticated]. Retired police detective; martial arts instructor. Moved to Hawaii in 1947 and was adopted into a Chinese family. Lau was first taught aikido in...
Motokage Kawamukai かわむかいもとかげ
(b. c. 1939). 6th dan Aikikai. Early Japanese teacher in Italy who arrived there in 1964. Based for many years in Milan. Maintains an affiliation with the LEGA ITALIANA D’AIKIDO. Semi-active, currently owns and...