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Old 11-15-2004, 03:17 PM   #16
Robert Cheshire
 
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Re: Difference between Aikido and Aikibudo

The YWF is lead by Hiroo Mochizuki (Minoru Sensei's eldest son). Hiroo was the one who sent Patrick Auge to train with Minoru.

The YWF does recognize the skill and teaching ability of Patrick Auge. It is my understanding that Mr. Auge does not recognize the YWF as the progression he feels is true to what Minoru Sensei wanted Yoseikan to take. As you may know, Minoru Mochizuki passed complete control of Yoseikan to Hiroo several years before his death after he saw that Hiroo was taking Yoseikan in the direction he wanted it to go.

The Mochizuki family has expressed interest in being one of the demonstrators at the Aiki Expo 2005. They wish to show how Yoseikan has evolved over the years. They want to make it clear that they do not wish to try to "show up" Mr. Auge or his group. They are not asking to be one of the expo instructors - just demonstrate the way Yoseikan has developed.

Robert Cheshire
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