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Old 11-22-2004, 05:52 AM   #5
Peter Goldsbury
 
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Re: Promotion?

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Mark Walsh wrote:
"Does anyone know if or how British aikido differs from other styles of aikido?"

There isn't really a style of British aikido as there is so much variety on our little island (25+associations). Saying that Aikikai style here has been massively influenced by Chiba Sensei, renown for his uncompromising approach, weapons work and powerful technique. We tend to drink more than most other aiki countries I've visited

Stay safe,

Mark
Hello Mark,

Yes, I think many aikido Brits learned the last technique you mentioned from the Great Man himself, along with the weapons work etc. A fair number of the 25+organizations were created by his students or ex-students.

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P A Goldsbury
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