I don't study Aikido myself but have had the fortune to run in to this gentleman twice. He is indeed as kind and as impressive as I had heard he was.
I found myself with some 'words of encouragement and advice' as I left after meeting him the first time.
I've lived in Japan for 11 years and studied budo for 35 years... Few famous budo-ka come across as gentlemen-like these days, but he left a lasting impression of a conduct to strive to achieve for myself.
I had the opportunity to participate in the uchi-deshi.....One of the most amazing experiences of my life. The learning never stopped. LOL even when I was cleaning mats:)
You can get more info about becoming uchideshi at iwamasaito(dot)com -- that page is set up by Vince Salvatore Sensei and is very accurate and informative.
You can also check Sensei's schedule at iwamaaikido(dot)com -- that way you'll know when Sensei is in town. I always feel sorry for uchideshi who come to Japan for a month only for Sensei to be absent for two weeks teaching abroad!
Big man :D
Urbexx99 3 years ago
Great man ; )
Peekingduck 2 years ago
He is indeed a dedicated son to his father legacy =)!! hope to meet him one day !!
komeoslegumes 3 years ago
I don't study Aikido myself but have had the fortune to run in to this gentleman twice. He is indeed as kind and as impressive as I had heard he was.
I found myself with some 'words of encouragement and advice' as I left after meeting him the first time.
I've lived in Japan for 11 years and studied budo for 35 years... Few famous budo-ka come across as gentlemen-like these days, but he left a lasting impression of a conduct to strive to achieve for myself.
Peekingduck 3 years ago
I had the opportunity to participate in the uchi-deshi.....One of the most amazing experiences of my life. The learning never stopped. LOL even when I was cleaning mats:)
Kwasimitsu 3 years ago
I have a lot of respect for the attitude that Aikido seem to creat in people
(I don't study Aikido myself). It seems really honest and genuin (however you spell that).
Thanks, that was a really nice clip.
Peekingduck 4 years ago
Thank you very much for this reply. It is always good to see someone with your attitude. I respect that.
Aikidopoi 4 years ago
how do you get choosen to be an uchi deshi?
kingsball28 4 years ago
I believe there is a program where you actually apply for Iwama Uchi-Deshi training. I don't know that for certain though.
Aikidopoi 4 years ago
You can get more info about becoming uchideshi at iwamasaito(dot)com -- that page is set up by Vince Salvatore Sensei and is very accurate and informative.
You can also check Sensei's schedule at iwamaaikido(dot)com -- that way you'll know when Sensei is in town. I always feel sorry for uchideshi who come to Japan for a month only for Sensei to be absent for two weeks teaching abroad!
bsar170 4 years ago
thanks to preparation team of this video. true budo and importance of tradition must be known
enver1917 4 years ago