Added: Jul 23, 2008
From: dobroka01
Duration: 9:24
Bansen Tanaka (1912-1988) 9th dan Aikikai. B. Osaka. First taught by UESHIBA Morihei in Osaka in 1936. After the war, Tanaka spent one month in IWAMA in 1951 during which time his private dojo was built in Osaka. This dojo was officially opened in 1952. Morihei Ueshiba spent several months at the Osaka Aikikai dojo at that time. Author of a privately published book entitled Aikido Shinzui (Essence of Aikido, see bibl. ) and chief instructor of the Osaka until his death.
Channel: Sports
Tags: aikido
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OldAikiDog Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thank you for posting videos of Tanaka-Sensei. I have never seen any. He was my sensei's teacher.