Seidokan Aikido (誠道館合気道, Seidōkan Aikidō) is a style of Aikido and organization founded in Los Angeles, California in 1981 by Roderick Kobayashi,[1] formerly a top instructor in the Ki Society. Kobayashi brought to the new organization the strong influence of his teacher Koichi Tohei, and Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido.[1] Although independent and never formally affiliated with any parent organization, Seidokan's style and teachings were recognized by 2nd Dōshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba as a legitimate interpretation of the teachings of his father, Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba[citation needed].
| Date founded | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Founder | Roderick Kobayashi |
| Arts taught | Aikido |
| Official website | https://www.seidokanaikido.org |
The organization, which has its headquarters dojo at the Aikido Institute of Michigan in Battle Creek,[2] has branch dojos in several US states, Israel, and Tokyo, Japan.
References
edit- ^ a b Pranin 1991.
- ^ Gold 2011.
- Pranin, Stanley A. (1991). The Aiki News Encyclopedia of Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Aiki News. p. 97. ISBN 4-900586-12-9.
- Stone, John; Meyer, Ron, eds. (1995). Aikido in America. Frog Books. pp. 155–169. ISBN 978-1883319274.
- Gold, Josh (2011-08-27). "Roderick Kobayashi". Aikido Journal. Retrieved 2022-02-13.