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Henry Ellis wrote:
Over 50 years ago I asked Mikoto ` Masahilo` Nakazono sensei for a letter to visit the AikiKai, he looked surprised, and asked " WHY ? " I thought that was a bit of a dumb question, but I did not dare show that in my expession,,,,
Henry Ellis
British Aikido History
www.british-aikido.com
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Henry,
A mere 25 years ago, I asked Akira Tohei Shihan for a letter of introduction to Aikikai Hombu Dojo and Shirata Sensei's dojo in Yamagata, Japan.
He also had a one word answer, "Why?", and I too thought it was kind of a dumb question.
Although I had a wonderful and memorable Aikido pilgrimage, it sometimes takes a long journey away to really appreciate home.
Cyril Landise