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!
Dylinian 7 months ago
Sensei Pranin, than you very much for your work.I enjoyed your lecture a lot.
Regards from Colombia.
C. Martinez
ceromago 8 months ago