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05-17-2020, 04:06 PM
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RIP: Clark Bateman
Friday morning, at the age of only 64, well known Aikidoka Clark Bateman died of an apparent heart attack at his home on Orlando, Florida. Clark may best be known for his intelligent and insightful book reviews on the Aikido Journal and AikiWeb internet web sites. He had amassed an extensive book collection and always looked for a conversation where he could remind people of the historical, philosophical, and spiritual aspects of Aikido, the art of peace, for fear the essence will be lost. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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05-17-2020, 04:14 PM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for the news--I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. Clark was a consummate gentleman and a scholar, both. I appreciated everything he shared here on AikiWeb and on Aikido Journal. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones.
-- Jun
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05-17-2020, 08:51 PM
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Dojo: Hiroshima Kokusai Dojo
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
I was rather shocked to hear the news. I thought Clark was relatively young -- relative to the older codgers like myself who also write for Aikiweb and Aikido Journal. I have just returned from a regular visit to the hospital, where my cancer was checked. I am at the stage called 'watchful waiting,' but the doctor thought age was also an important factor in my particular case. It creeps upon you and there is no escape. Anyway, condolences to Clark's family and friends.
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05-17-2020, 10:37 PM
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Dojo: Wherever I am.
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
I have never met Clark in person but did get to know him and his ideas through here and on 'Aikido Journal'. I enjoyed his participation in many online discussions and am myself certainly the better for it. I am quite sure that had we met, we would have become instant friends. He is one of the few that reviewed my book when it first came out. RIP Clark Bateman!
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05-18-2020, 05:39 AM
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Location: Florida Gulf coast
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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Rupert Atkinson wrote:
I have never met Clark in person but did get to know him and his ideas through here and on 'Aikido Journal'. I enjoyed his participation in many online discussions and am myself certainly the better for it. I am quite sure that had we met, we would have become instant friends. He is one of the few that reviewed my book when it first came out. RIP Clark Bateman!
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Clark was constantly ordering new published books and enjoyed reviewing them. He also enjoyed sharing is insights and opinions. I am sure your book is still on his shelf.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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05-18-2020, 05:43 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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Peter A Goldsbury wrote:
I was rather shocked to hear the news. I thought Clark was relatively young -- relative to the older codgers like myself who also write for Aikiweb and Aikido Journal. I have just returned from a regular visit to the hospital, where my cancer was checked. I am at the stage called 'watchful waiting,' but the doctor thought age was also an important factor in my particular case. It creeps upon you and there is no escape. Anyway, condolences to Clark's family and friends.
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Clark often talked about his respect for you and your shared interest in trying to preserve history. I have watched his health deteriorate for years now, so I was not that surprise or shocked. Glad to here you condition appears stable. Yes, life does have accumulative consequence and many of us have a great deal of mileage and wreckage.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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05-18-2020, 05:46 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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Jun Akiyama wrote:
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for the news--I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. Clark was a consummate gentleman and a scholar, both. I appreciated everything he shared here on AikiWeb and on Aikido Journal. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. -- Jun
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Clark loved (like many of us) the opportunity your provide to share his voice and his vision. Even those who never met or knew Clark in person have appreciated and been made better by the opportunity and platform you provide. He always spoke highly of you and AikiWeb.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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05-18-2020, 10:34 AM
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Dojo: Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
I really am so sorry to read of the passing of Clark Bateman at only 64 yrs. My condolences to his family, he will be missed also by the Aikido community, - As Lynn stated he was an avid book collector, Clark gave a good appraisal of my book " Positive Aikido " - I had promised him the first copy of my next book (title TBD ) . This was all the more sad as my sister passed away on Saturday at 88 yrs.
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05-18-2020, 01:23 PM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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Henry Ellis wrote:
I really am so sorry to read of the passing of Clark Bateman at only 64 yrs. My condolences to his family, he will be missed also by the Aikido community, - As Lynn stated he was an avid book collector, Clark gave a good appraisal of my book " Positive Aikido " - I had promised him the first copy of my next book (title TBD ) . This was all the more sad as my sister passed away on Saturday at 88 yrs.
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Sorry to hear about your loss ...
Compassion and Condolence ...
I am sure Clark looked forward to reading what else you had to say, He was such an advocate for writers, but I could never talk him into writing his own and he always had stories to tell ...
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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05-18-2020, 07:06 PM
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Dojo: Tsubaki Kannagara Jinja Aikidojo; Himeji Shodokan Dojo
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
I'm so sorry to hear about his passing! I always enjoyed reading his perspective. My condolences to his friends and family!
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Gambarimashyo!
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05-20-2020, 10:32 AM
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Dojo: Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
Hi Lynn
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.
Regards
Henry
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05-22-2020, 05:54 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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I'm so sorry to hear about his passing! I always enjoyed reading his perspective. My condolences to his friends and family!
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Yes agreed, I have always enjoyed Clark's perspective (even if I didn't agree with it) and he made no hesitation sharing it. His comments and conversations will be missed.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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05-22-2020, 05:57 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.
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Perhaps we all need to be intelligent mindful to actual practice off the mat from what we learn in the process of training. As you might suggest, keep Aikido and life positive. (Besides, if I remember right, we share some inter-connectedness.)
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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06-10-2020, 07:05 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
Services for Clark will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha, Florida ta 11:00 AM.
Please feel free to leave a memory/message at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obit...03#remembering.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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06-11-2020, 07:31 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
Thank you, Lynn. I hope the memorial provided peace and reflection for all that attended.
Best,
-- Jun
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06-12-2020, 07:08 AM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
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I hope the memorial provided peace and reflection for all that attended.
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Sorry/Correction: Perhaps I should have stated that the service in July 18th.
Clark so enjoyed the opportunity you provided him to do book reviews.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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07-18-2020, 03:04 PM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
Just returned from speaking at Clark's funeral.
I shared what he meant to the Aikido Internet Community.
He was buried with his belt and hakama.
Rest in Peace my friend.
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Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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07-21-2020, 02:38 PM
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Re: RIP: Clark Bateman
Thanks for letting us know, Lynn, and being there for Clark.
I'll raise a book in his honor tonight.
-- Jun
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