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...
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Josh GoldBernie 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...
Kobudo 皇武道
Traditional or pre-Meiji martial ways. Term emphasizes the spiritual and moral aspects of the martial ways. See also KOBUJUTSU.