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The late
Isao Takahashi, 6th Dan in demonstration at the Midwest Buddhist Temple
of Chicago, Ginza Festival in 1969. He was Chief instructor of the
Illinois Aikido Club.
Above Photo courtesy of Johanna Sakamoto
© 2000, J. Sakamoto

Isao Takahashi, 6th Dan
enjoyed Iaido, Bokken, and the Jo.
Above photo courtesy
of
Robert (Red) Sakamoto, 6th Dan
© 2000, Robert Sakamoto

Above, Isao Takahashi
6th Dan sits at the 1970 Illinois Aikido Club banquet, as Koichi Tohei
10th Dan is making a speech.
Above Photo courtesy of Johanna Sakamoto
© 2000, J. Sakamoto
Thank you Red and
Johanna for bringing memories back and reminding me what is really
important in life.
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