Kenji Tomiki introduces his system of Competitive Aikido
Following in the Footsteps of Jigoro Kano
from Aikido Journal Online

Kenji Tomiki 富木 謙治 1900–1979

Among the many distinguished disciples of Morihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido, Kenji Tomiki stands out for his intellectual stature and skill in articulating the historical and ethical rationale of the art. Whereas the Founder viewed life and, consequently, his budo, mainly in religious terms, Professor Tomiki espoused a view of aikido that included a form of competitive sparring where an attacker wielding a dagger attempted to score points against an empty-handed adversary. Continue reading →