Asking Shihan, Shigemi Inagaki Shihan, Part 1, Aikido Journey
09 17, 2024
In the "Direct Students of the Founder" series, we interview the disciples who received direct instruction from the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.
In this episode, we feature Shigemi Inagaki Shihan, who has been teaching for many years at the Ibaraki Branch Dojo, a dojo closely associated with the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, and widely known among Aikido enthusiasts both in Japan and abroad.
In this first episode, we hear about how Inagaki Shihan began his Aikido journey, his memories of the Founder, and his mindset as an Aikidoka.
1..Interview Video: Inagaki Shihan (Episode 1)
[Video Content]
- The history of how the Ibaraki Branch Dojo was established
- The reasons why Inagaki Shihan began practicing Aikido
- When he decided to commit to the path of Aikido
- What he did to improve in Aikido
2.Summary
In this episode, Inagaki Shihan shares how he started practicing Aikido and discusses his mindset as an Aikidoka.
He emphasizes that "strengthening the mind is essential" to improving in Aikido.
Please enjoy the nostalgic stories from Inagaki Shihan as he reflects on those early days.
