Visiting Prof. Yutaka FUJINO
With the Grandmaster of Aikido
Scene of a Class of Japanese Culture
In these courses, students learn Japanese culture through practice of Aikido, a Japanese martial way （budo） developed by Morihei Ueshiba （often referred to by his title 'O-Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'） . Morihei Ueshiba developed Aikido, drawing on the rich history of the martial traditions of Japan and refining them into a wholly new system for the future. On the technical side, Aikido is, in this way, rooted in several styles of jujutsu, traditional Japanese martial arts, （in which modern Judo is also originated), in particular Daitoryu-（aiki）jujutsu, as well as sword and spear fighting arts.
Some special lectures will be given by Aikido Doshu （Grandmaster）, Moriteru Ueshiba, the Founder’s grandson and Special Lecturer of Tohoku University. Students are expected to read the following reference books. The evaluation will be based on class participation and performance at the presentation.
Moriteru Ueshiba, Progressive Aikido: The essential Elements, Kodansha International, 2005.
John Stevens, Aikido: The Way of Harmony, Random House Inc., 1983.
