I am honoured that an esteemed guest has graciously allowed me to reproduce the fine essay thatfollows.Makoto Ohtsu (7 th Dan), is a veteran Aikidoka and Chief Instructor at Aikido Showa Dojo inNagoya, Japan. Ohtsu Sensei is also…
Aikido and Master Morihei Ueshiba Aikido was created some 80 years ago by Master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), usually called “Kaiso” (the Founder). He created Aikido after many years of physical training in the Japanese classical martial arts of…