| Introduction - The Teaching Team |
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Kenta Shimizu [ Why did you start practicing Aikido? ] My farther did it and it was natural for me to practice it too. [ Message to those who want to start practicing Aikido ] Do not take it too serious and enjoy doing it. I believe that you will like the atmosphere at the Tendokan. ![]() |
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Kouichi Watanabe / 6 Dan [ Why did you start practicing Aikido? ] When I was in junior high school I read a book about it and thought that I would like to do it. I wanted to be healthy and strong when I become an adult. [ Message to those who want to start practicing Aikido ] Even if you do it only once a month, it is important to practice continuously. Do not give up because you have not enough time or are too busy. Aikido will train yourself and also helps you to improve. It is the best way to relieve stress. ![]() |
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Kotaro Nagai / 5 Dan [ Why did you start practicing Aikido? ] My father convinced me to do it when I was in sixth grade at school. [ Message to those who want to start practicing Aikido ] It is important to remember the reasons why you started it. Come to the training according your own pace. ![]() |
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Yasuhiko Sato / 4 Dan [ Why did you start practicing Aikido? ] I wanted to be strong. [ Message to those who want to start practicing Aikido ] Do it in your own pace. ![]() |
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Mitsuo Nakamura / 4 Dan [ Why did you start practicing Aikido? ] I read the book of the author Tsumoto 'The gold and the paradise horse' and got interested. [ Message to those who want to start practicing Aikido ] It is important to do this as long as possible. Something will stay with you which will be beneficial for you. ![]() |
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Henrry de La Trobe / 4 Dan![]() |
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Birgit Lauenstein / 4 Dan![]() |