(b. 1947). B. Tokyo. Graduate of the Faculty of Science of University of Tokyo with a doctorate in mathematics. Associate Professor at Tsukuba University. Began aikido as a freshman in high school, and later became a...
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Josh GoldKodokan 幸道館
World judo headquarters located near Korakuen in Tokyo. Originally established by Jigoro KANO in the latter part of 19th century, the site of the dojo has been moved several times. It is the largest martial arts...
Koshinage 腰投げ
Hip throw. Refers to any number of techniques where one executes a throw by projecting the attacker over the hips.
Takashi Kushida 串田誉司
(b. 2 May 1935). 8th dan Yoshinkan Aikido [rank withdrawn August 1, 1990]. Graduate of Chuo University. Entered YOSHINKAN AIKIDO dojo in Tsukudo Hachiman in 1955 at the same time as Kyoichi INOUE. Employed by Tokyo...
Katatori 肩取り
Shoulder grab. Meaning identical to katadori. Japanese are very loose about distinguishing between “t” and “d”.
Keppan 血判
Blood oath. Used in some traditional martial arts at the time of a student’s enrollment in a dojo to underscore the seriousness of the trainee’s commitment. Morihei UESHIBA’s name appears in the...