" We Turn the Spotlight on the Life of the Aikido Master Michio Hikitsuchi Sensei "
He first met Morihei Ueshiba - the founder of Aikido, as a child and studied many different martial arts. He was verbally awarded 10th dan by Ueshiba in 1969. At the age of 9, he began studying kendo and later ken-jutsu, ju-jutsu, bojutsu and karate. Hikitsuchi trained extensively in jukenjutsu (bayonet) as a young man, and was highly skilled in both iaido and kendo. When he was fourteen years old, he met master Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei for the first time. Even though he was too young to study budo with O'Sensei, they made an exception for him. Hikitsuchi tells of practising with Ueshiba, in which he cut off the tip of O'sensei’s bokken. The piece flew off, and he searched throughout the dojo for it. Eventually, Ueshiba pulled it out of the folds of his kimono, praising him highly for his skill. Months later, Ueshiba gave Hikitsuchi a scroll in bojutsu that was extensively illustrated by a famous artist, it was Ueshiba's written explanations of techniques. It was titled, 'Bojutsu Masakatsu Agatsu', which means... True Victory is Self-Victory. According to Clint George, one of Michio Hikitsuchi’s former students who trained in Shingu for 15 years, “Shingu bojutsu” consisted of these levels... Ikkyo — a fundamental solo form Nikyo — a solo form that explored circular movement Sankyo — a solo form that explored three dimensional, spherical movement Yonkyo —Jiyuwaza — free, un-choreographed movement Michio Hikitsuchi received his 10th dan from O'Sensei in 1969. Morihei Ueshiba developed the martial art of Aikido from his combat studies of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu with Sokaku Takeda, and his spiritual studies with the Omoto Kyo and Onisaburi Deguchi. The art of peace that focuses on harmony and non-resistance, leading to Aikido Success
Hikitsuchi traveled twice to the United States, and regularly to European countries, teaching at dojos that had been started by his students. American Aikido instructors who trained extensively under Hikitsuchi Sensei and the other senior instructors at Shingu include... Mary Heiny (Seattle), Linda Holiday (Aikido of Santa Cruz), Jack Wada (Aikido of San Jose), Laurin Herr (San Francisco), Tom Read (Northcoast Aikido), John Smartt (New School Aikido), Clint George, and Daniel Caslin (Aikido of Owensboro) Hikitsuchi was described by other teachers in Shingu as 'an Aiki computer' because of his ability to recite virtually word for word the speeches O'Sensei had given. He also had extensive knowledge of Shinto Norito (chanting) and the spiritual teachings of the Kojiki--areas of personal emphasis by his teacher, the founder of Aikido. Hikitsuchi Sensei's reverence for O'Sensei, and his message, was total. FAST-TRACK YOUR AIKIDO SKILLS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL?   Finally Revealed... the NEW Aikido Success Blueprint ebook. You can Fast-Track Your Aiki skills to peakperformance levels with this massive collection of knowledge, ideal for beginners, students and instructors. The NEW Aikido First Aid Kit ebook teaches you How to prevent and treat Aikido injuries. It gives you the tools you need to help you stay on the fast track to Aikido mastery. PLUS 4 other FREE BONUS ebooks. Aikido Success Blueprint Ebook Collection
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