Record of Ancient Matters. The oldest book in Japanese history which dates from 712 AD. The Kojiki is a mythological work somewhat akin to the Bible and contains a creation story of Japan and the lineage of its first 33...
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Josh GoldKyu 級
Class; grade. Part of dan ranking system and refers to ranks below SHODAN or first-degree black belt.
Ki No Kenkyukai 気の研究会
(Ki Research Society). Used interchangeably with Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. An organization established by Koichi TOHEI in September 1971 which incorporates his teaching methodology emphasizing the concept of KI. The...
Hirokazu Kobayashi 小林裕和
(14 February 1929-28 August 1998). 8th dan Aikikai. B. Osaka. Began training in early 1950s in Osaka. Operated a dojo in Osaka for many years. Maintained cordial ties with Kenji TOMIKI. Frequently traveled to Europe...