5th dan Aikikai. Began training c. 1969. Taught by Michio HIKITSUCHI in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture in early 1970s. Also an instructor of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Presently operates a dojo in San Jose, California...
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Josh GoldShogo Yamaguchi 山口しょうご
(b. 1 January 1949). 6th dan Tomiki Aikido-JAA, 1983 [rank authenticated]. B. Tokyo. Graduate in Law of Waseda University. Business owner. First taught by TOMIKI and Hideo OHBA in 1967 as a member of the WASEDA...
Yonkajo 四箇条
Fourth teaching; older term borrowed from DAITO-RYU AIKIJUJUTSU which, used in the aikido context, means essentially the same as YONKYO. Still used in YOSHINKAN AIKIDO.
Zanshin 残心
Lingering spirit. Focus or concentration after execution of technique where the connection or link to the attacker is preserved
John Waite
(b. March 30, 1931). 6th dan Tomiki Aikido, 1983-JAA; 5th dan judo. School teacher. Began aikido in 1959 under Senta YAMADA at the London Judo Society. Founder member of the BRITIH AIKIDO ASSOCIATION, and National Coach...
Gombei Yamamoto 山本権兵衛
(1852-1933). Admiral and political leader of the Meiji (1868-1912) and Taisho (1912-1926) periods, and twice prime minister (1913-14, 1923-24). Early patron of Morihei UESHIBA beginning c. 1925. Instrumental in helping...