Tributes

Patricia Yarrow’s description of Saito Sensei’s public The Public Funeral of Saito Sensei, a Personal Recollection 2002 jun 22-23

Stan Pranin’s Remembering Morihiro Saito Sensei recalls his long association with Saito Sensei. You’ll need to sign on a member to Aikido Journal to see most of the article with the photographs.

Bill Witt’s My Iwama Teacher recounts his long association with Saito Sensei. Online

Hoa Newens Saito Sensei’s Legacy reviews the inspiration as a teacher he gained from Saito Sensei. It is included in the Aikido Institute’s compilation of memories. 

Gaku Homma’s Aiki Jinja Aiki Jinja Tai Sai Festival describes his return to Iwama on April 29, 2002, after some 30 years for the final Tai Sai hosted by Saito Sensei. 

Chiba Shihan’s A Memorial Address for Saito Sensei

Joran Fagerlund’s A Big Heart is Silent written two days after Saito Sensei’s passing away. His photo is on the 80’s page. Online with photograph

Mark Larson’s True to the Way distills his nine years in Iwama as training with Saito Sensei–The Master, The Man, The Legacy.

Ethan Weisgard’s Homage to My Master conveys much about the uchi deshi relationship and his relationships.

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