View Single Post
Old 05-27-2005, 08:42 AM   #8
Stefan Stenudd
 
Stefan Stenudd's Avatar
Dojo: Enighet Malmo Sweden
Location: Malmo
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 539
Sweden
Offline
Individuality within Aikikai

I would say that individuality and difference is an essential principle of the Aikikai. I think Kisshomaru Ueshiba Doshu stated firmly that he refused to give an exact directive of "this is how you should do ikkyo". He wanted aikido within the Aikikai to show variety. I believe that Osensei was quite determined about the same thing. From what I have heard, he could burst out: "Don't copy me!" I have not seen that the present Doshu should want to change that.

Aikikai is an organization of aikido teachers and dojos, centered in the Hombu dojo and the Aikikai Foundation (Zaidan Hojin Aikikai). It does not strive for homogenity of techniques, but of mind and heart. IMHO

Stefan Stenudd
My aikido website: https://www.stenudd.com/aikido/
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aikidostenudd
  Reply With Quote