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"No matter your pretence, you are what you are and nothing more.“ - Kenshiro Abbe
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The British Aikido website is documented and dedicated to the true history of British Aikido, from it's inception in 1955 to the UK by the arrival of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei (1915 - 1985) on British soil. Whilst protecting the memory of Abbe Sensei and the birth of British Aikido for the students of today and of the future, we will also protect the public from fraudulent claims such as those detailed in the now infamous NEW ARTICLE BY SENSEI HENRY ELLIS |
Masahilo Nakazono Memorial Aikido Event Sensei K Williams was unable to make the event and sent his best wishes for a successful day. There were however the last three surviving Aikido dan grades of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei with Sensei’s H Foster – H Ellis – D Eastman. It was a memorable moments when Jiro Nakazono Sensei stepped on the mat to pay homage to his father., followed by Dang Thong Phong Sensei who had travelled from Califoria USA to attend. This great event (click here for report) with photos and DVD will be available on the Nakazono Event website which is being updated with photos of the day and an article of the days events. Visit: http://www.nakazono.aberaikido.org.uk or email dvd@nakazono.aberaikido.org.uk - £10 + £1 P&P |
Masahilo Mikoto Nakazono Sensei was a great influence in the early promotion and development of Traditional Aikido in Britain. He was the first Aikido teacher invited to Britain in 1960 after its inception in 1955 by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, Nakazono Sensei had a written mandate from O'Sensei Ueshiba himself.
If you are interested in the life of this great Aikido teacher and renowned healer? please visit Kototama Books and the books written by Nakazono Sensei.
Born in May 1918 in Southern Japan, Kagoshima District, Sensei Nakazono began his studies by practicing kendo at the age of 6. At 12 he began learning judo and at 19 started karate. Later he studied lance and many other forms of martial arts; then he fully submerged himself in the art of aikido. He studied with O Sensei Ueshiba, its founder. Following his mother’s inclination, Sensei Nakazono began his formal studies of acupuncture in 1934 at age 16. He was a student of George Ohsawa, the founder of macrobiotics, and Sakai Sensei, who taught the spirit of finite form, Jizo Bosatsu. He was re-introduced to the Kototama Principle by Sensei Ogasawara, and revised every aspect of his life and work with this profound viewpoint. In 1972 he moved to Santa Fe, where he established the Kototama Institute. He inspired the passage of the New Mexico Acupuncture Act in 1973. Sensei Nakazono taught the Kototama Principle in Santa Fe and throughout the world. He devoted his life to handing it over to all of humanity. Sensei Nakazono passed over on October 8, 1994.
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News / Site Updates > Last Site Update: 21st April'08 > New Ellis Aikido Video Channel:- Visit the new Ellis Aikido Video Channel at: http://aikidoellisvideo.magnify.net/ > Rare film footage of K Tohei - K Ueshiba and a young Tadashi Abe > Jason sets a new ESTA record > www.KenshiroAbbe.com new website > Kenshiro Abbe Event DVD OUT-TAKES on Google Video > Kenshiro Abbe Event DVD on Google Video > Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine article "Bends the Branch" by MAI correspondent Keith Morgan, titled "The Long and Winding Road" can be viewed here (Page 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 ) > Good News > BRACKNELL ESTA Website is now live! > Kenshiro Abbe Celebration Seminar images added to the Gallery section. > British Aikido Board - New article which takes an honest look at the role of the British Aikido Board and it's appalling record on British Aikido History & Lineage. |
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