Originally Posted by
Ellis Amdur
On another matter, prewar, according to two informed, disparate sources that I've spoken to over the last couple of days, Ueshiba taught that aikido was done by GRABBING the other person and doing things to them. This was changed, after the war to tori being grabbed - and NOT by Ueshiba himself.
There is just a hint of this in the Budo Renshu volume (1933) and the Budo volume (Showa 13 = 1938).
The photo that Ellis refers to is on p.51 of The Secret Teachings of Aikido, translated by John Stevens. The demonstration was at the Japan Industrial Club in 1934.
Allen,
Ellis is in Japan at the moment and we talked by telephone a few hours ago. He is coming down to stay with me for a few days here in Hiroshima. We will probably be discussing 'issues' for at least 36 hours each day.
Last edited by Nathan Scott; 17th January 2010 at 19:53.
Peter Goldsbury,
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