British Aikido History
Sender's Name: Denny Keech
Sender's Email: keechfam@netsync.net
Message: To Whom It May Concern:
A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to meet and study under a couple
of high-ranking Aikidoka visiting from the U.K. by the name of Sensei Gary
Williams, 8th Dan and Sensei Leslie Maclean (also known as Leslie Hart), 7th
Dan. Both of these men seemed to be highly skilled and extremely
knowledgeable. They described the days of their youth training under master
instructors in great detail, -most notably Nakazono Sensei, Harada Sensei,
and Abbe Sensei. Leslie Maclean in particular, spoke often of his studies in
Kyu Shin Do under Master Abbe. I hung on every word and at the time could
think of no reason to question the validity of their statements.
However, after reading two interesting and informative articles by Sensei
Ellis, "Origins of the Martial Arts in the U.K." and "Origins of
Aikido in
the U.K.", I was troubled by the fact that neither of these men was
mentioned in either of the articles.
Is it possible for either of these men to have studied under such prominent
Sensei and attained such high ranks (8th and 7th) without being there right
from the beginning? Is there any way for me to determine the legitimacy of
these two gentlemen? Because I am beginning to think that I might have been
misled. Any information would be helpful and deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
Denny Keech
< Greetings:
Denny
Not all Sensei have been added to this history, only those at the initial
development of Aikido in Great Britain..
Please send me any info, photoes etc, and I will surely place that info
Sensei Gary Williams
I believe that Gary Williams may have been related to Ken ???
let me know.. sorry about the delay in responding
rk>
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Sender's Name: Snick bloxham
ender's Email: nick.bloxham@ntlworld.com
Message: While reviewing where to train in the uk i came across this site.
BRITISH AIKIDO.COM No internet site has angerd me more Yes aikido in the uk is a
mess it always has been i trained here in 74 maybe you should analyse who has
had more days training from source ie japan rather than who did it first After
reading this site i do not wish to attempt to carry on my training now that i am
back in the uk else it become tainted. I would rather find something else to do
rather than train with all this politics bitchyness and plethora of cobra kai's
thank you
ps
an about us section wouldnt go amiss so that from the start i can assess which
particular factional group is running this
site and what agenda they have
nick bloxham
< sorry for the delay...
there was an agenda, that of correcting a major problem concerning several
prominent BA Individuals.. this has since been corrected... by BAB and the
individuals concerned...and so, this site is now totally dedicated to BA
History...
if you desire to add something, feel free to do so.. as far as " particular
factional group ".. there is none.. simply send us
any info you would like added...
rj scarfone
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lawrenceville, Ga. 30045
770-736-6890
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