InstantForum.NET v4.1.2Aikido Bukou Forumshttp://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/forums@aikidobukou.comTue, 06 Jan 2009 06:47:50 GMT20http://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/Topic62-8-1.aspxOkay, okay. But don't think I have anything insightful to say!</P><P>I think that O'Sensei would not be displeased with the different interpretations of Aikido. His Aikido changed over the years, and I think he would understand why there are different "ideas" about Aikido technique. Is Aikido ever finished? Done? It is ever evolving and I think O'Sensei knew that it has to mold and change and evolve in order to blend with the changing world. I do think that he would have frowned upon the ego trips and politics that are becoming inherent in many organizations. I hope that is what he would feel. But then again, he is just a man, not perfect and he had some of his own political stuff going on. I think he would be proud with some of the great Aikido teachers and students that are out there though. In every art/profession etc there are good and there are bad. Okay, i'm just going to stop now, cuz i lost my train of thought and i'll just shut up now.Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:43:26 GMTfaemorpheushttp://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/Topic62-8-1.aspxC'mon you chickens, I want to hear what you think!Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:22:12 GMTOnikoroshihttp://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/Topic62-8-1.aspxI've been reflecting upon my visit to Hombu dojo about what O'sensei would think of aikido these 35 or so years after his passing. My impressions of what his personality was is that of an innovator, a pioneer. It seems to me like he was the relentless experimenter type. This is probably one of the things that commanded the most respect among his students, but was the quickest to be abandoned by most of his direct students. The other thing that seems to have been lost is taking a joyful attitude toward practice.</P><P>The energy difference between being solemn and jubilant is remarkable. If you give energy, you will receive it back in kind, usually. The meaning of Ellefson sensei's sig line is a reflection of this concept. I really don't know what to think of people who bring a 'serious' attitude to the mat. In some cases, this seriousness can even border on the grumpy. </P><P>Back to the question, though. I view O'sensei would probably disapprove of his heirs arguing about what aikido should be and would likely object to that being the source of division of the art and it's students. He would probably advocate exploring each discovered interpretation for possible value. A pioneer would do exactly such a thing.Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:47:16 GMTTristanhttp://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/Topic62-8-1.aspxThis is a good question folks, give it a shot.Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:50:46 GMTdangerwithttp://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/Topic62-8-1.aspxI saw a picture of him smiling while he was watering his plants in his older age. It was in a book that Adam had let me borrow... (totally irrevelent to the actual question, I know.)Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:43:01 GMTCarlhttp://www.aikidobukou.com/bukouforum/Topic62-8-1.aspxWhat do you think O'Sensei would think of the divisions within Aikido? The inherent politics, and egos that keep this art from being a unified front to "reconcile the world".<br><br>Since it is many of his uchideshi that pervade these philosophies and attitudes, what do you think his response would be? I've often said that the best and worst thing to happen to aikido is the dying off of the "old guard".Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:26:12 GMTOnikoroshi