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Interview with Flemington Aikido Founder Rick Goodman: Finding Shuji Maruyama and Staying True to the Essence

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Rick Goodman, a dedicated martial artist and five decades long practitioner of Kokikai Aikido, reflects on the future of the art following the changes instilled by founder Shuji Maruyama Sensei. Goodman Sensei  discusses the challenges of maintaining unity within the Kokikai community, the diverse perspectives among senior practitioners, and the importance of preserving the core … Continue reading Interview with Flemington Aikido Founder Rick Goodman: Finding Shuji Maruyama and Staying True to the Essence

Interview with Aikido Kokikai Pittsburgh Founder Barbara Litt: Kokikai in America, Part II

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For Barbara Litt, aikido was not on her mind until one of her friends invited her to try a class; and that class was led by Shuji Maruyama, Kokikai Aikido’s founder. That first class and how the community welcomed her on the mat convinced her to train. Since she has joined the Kokikai Aikido community, … Continue reading Interview with Aikido Kokikai Pittsburgh Founder Barbara Litt: Kokikai in America, Part II