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A Memorial Fund for Walter Van Enck, Chief Instructor of the Midwest Aikido CenterIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our friend, colleague, mentor, and Chief Instructor, Walter Van Enck. Walter dedicated his adult life to practicing and promoting aikido, both at the Midwest Aikido Center and various locales around the United States and the world.

Flourtown man, 80, testing for Black Belt in Aikido – Chestnut Hill Local Philadelphia PAA resident of Flourtown for 56 years, Bob O’Hare of Haws Lane started training in Aikido for exercise six years ago. Bob and his wife, Carol, were both active physically and planned their vacations around skiing and scuba diving. Bob, in addition, ran for several years until it got to be too much for his feet and knees.

Dojo Mojo: At 89, Sensei Thamby Rajah still has it (video) – The Rakyat PostHE IS 89 years old, but the founding father of Malaysian Aikido, “Sensei” Thamby Rajah still exudes the persona of a firm martial artist. Yet, there is nothing pompous about Thamby as an aura of humility shrouds his presence. Lovingly referred to as “sensei” (teacher), the holder of three Malaysian Book of Records is responsible for …