John Zenkewich was given a choice: train at the Aikikai in New York City to learn technique or train at the Ki Society to know how aikido is supposed to feel. After calling the dojo, Shizuo Imaizumi answered the phone, leading Zenkewich to become a lifelong student of Imaizumi. Joining in 1978, he witnessed the … Continue reading “He Was The Sensei:” Training under Shizuo Imaizumi from John Zenkewich’s Perspective Part II
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“He Was The Sensei:” Training under Shizuo Imaizumi from John Zenkewich’s Perspective Part I
John Zenkewich was given a choice: train at the Aikikai in New York City to learn technique or train at the Ki Society to know how aikido is supposed to feel. After calling the dojo, Shizuo Imaizumi answered the phone, leading Zenkewich to become a lifelong student of Imaizumi. Joining in 1978, he witnessed the … Continue reading “He Was The Sensei:” Training under Shizuo Imaizumi from John Zenkewich’s Perspective Part I

