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“Today's aikido is so dimensionless. It's hollow, empty on the inside. People try to reach the highest levels without even paying their dues. That's why it seems so much like a dance these days. You have to master the very basics solidly, with your body, and then proceed to develop to the higher levels.... Now we see nothing but copying or imitation without any grasp of the real thing.”

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Gozo Shioda
Gozo Shioda

Gozo Shioda, born on September 9, 1915, and passed away on July 17, 1994, was a Japanese martial arts master renowned for his profound understanding of judo and swordsmanship. He held a significant position in the martial arts community and is widely considered one of the pioneers of modern judo. more

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