Masando Sasaki Sensei Passes Away
 

Posted 2013-02-20 02:58:57 by niall


Masando Sasaki Sensei passed away on Friday 15 February 2013. He was 84.

(from the Aikikai homepage)

佐々木 将人師範は、かねてより病気療養中のところ、
平成25年（2013年）2月15日に逝去されました。（享年84歳）

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Re: Masando Sasaki Sensei Passes Away
 

Masando Sasaki Shihan was an enigma. An unrepentant loyalist to the Japanese traditions, he employed his irreverent style of humor and sharp political commentary to spice up his classes at Aikikai's Hombu Dojo. Even with one eye, he could perceive more than most, seeing opportunity along with danger. He will be truly missed. May his family and friends remember him kindly, as he rests in peace.