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Stanley Pranin's lecture on "Morihei Ueshiba and Sokaku Takeda"

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Uploaded by on Jun 26, 2011

Stanley Pranin presents a 28-minute lecture titled "Morihei Ueshiba and Sokaku Takeda." He explores the complex relationship between these two martial arts geniuses, and explains how Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu techniques form the basis for most of the techniques of modern aikido.

Among the topics covered are the following:

- Background on Sokaku Takeda
- Meeting of Morihei and Sokaku in Hokkaido
- Morihei's study of Daito-ryu under Sokaku
- Sokaku's 1922 visit to Ayabe to teach in Morihei's dojo
- Morihei's licensing as an certified instructor of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
- Morihei's connection with Sokaku after becoming a professional martial arts instructor
- Strain in relationship between Morihei and Sokaku over money issues
- Morihei distances himself from contact with Sokaku and Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, and founds his own art called "Aikido"
- Technical influence of Daito-ryu on modern Aikido
- Resources for study and training in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu

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  • very interesting lecture. Thanks for your work!

  • Sensei Pranin, than you very much for your work.I enjoyed your lecture a lot.

    Regards from Colombia.

    C. Martinez

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