Jokingly we were discussing the connection between Aikido and the movies as I pointed out Obata Sensei played the villain in the Ninja Turtle Movies.
Well in life he’s very much the real deal. This is a beautifully shot and edited video of his school in Oakland. He studied originally under Gozo Shioda the founder of Yoshinkai Aikido and then branched off into traditional kenjutsu.
Tenrokan Aikido Dojo 
AWESOME Gil!!! I’ve gotta get back in training with you guys. I do love Aikido … :0)
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Reblogged this on My Neighbor, the Spy and commented:
Add Ninja Turtles to your movie list and learn a little Aikido culture!
FANTASTIC! I’m going to watch that again, and again, and maybe a fourth time!
Reblogged this on Mae-no-sen and commented:
If you are a fan of aikido, Japanese weapon work, or pure beauty of form, then check this out.