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Old 11-03-2008, 06:38 PM   #7
Anjisan
Dojo: Aikido of Madison
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Talking Re: Seagal Sensei's Tenshin Aikido

Probably 10 years ago I read in a publication called Martal Arts Masters that Abe sensei (10th dan) said that he promoted Seagal sensei to 6th dan (from what rank to 6th dan I do not know) because his Aikido was so good. Ironically, Abe sensei is who Matsuoka trains under since their decision to go their seperate ways several years ago. I am pretty sure that the late Doshu promoted him from 6th to 7dan which he currently holds to the best of my knowledge.
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