Posted by: senseilou
Interpretations of Aikido - 05/11/04 01:33 AM
I chose interpretations vs styles because a persons influence on their Aikido is not necessarily a style. I have studied under many Aiki Masters and much is the same, yet much is different. Tohei Sensei's interpretation is more Ki oriented, and softer than say Yoshinkan of Yamada Sensei. I trained under a Japanesse monk, Yamana Sensei whose influence was more Chin Na in nature, but definitely was Aikido. I have trained with Miyako Fujitana Sensei(Steven Segals first wife)and her Aikido was very Martial but not very hard. Kobayashi Sensei, Toyada Sensei, Saito Sensei all have their interpretations of Aikido. What do you see as the different influnces in the same art of Aikido? My first Aikido Sensei was a Judo champion and his Aikido was more Judo like, and I have seen this very often. Anyone else seen influences in Aikido that is not the norm?