March 31, 1928 – May 12, 2002
1991. Tony Sargeant was telling Sensei how he was enjoying the “gentle” Aikido that Sensei taught. Sensei looked puzzled and then Tony revealed his torn gi trousers and top and which point Sensei burst out laughing.
Sensei, Bill Witt, Tony Sargeant, and Louis Jumonville. September seminar potluck at Aikido of San Leandro.
Photo: John Longford
1990s. Sensei walking in the Aiki Jinja grounds with his staff. Peace pole in the background. This wizardly staff is a bit of a mystery. Apparently, it was given to him by Peter, from the UK, an uchi deshi over 1986-87. Does anyone have more information?
Photo: Carlos Nogueira
1990. Hitohiro and Saito Sensei prepare a Springtime Aiki-Yakisoba with Miles Kessler (left), Derek Minus (center) and on the right is Stephan Koeck from Germany.
Photo: Mic Marelli