My Past Way of Budo Book by Mikoto Masahilo Nakazono

A collection of essays written by the author relaying endearing stories and deep insight from his journey along the path of Aikido and study of the Kototama Principle. Included is a compelling essay for practitioners from his elder son, also a master of Aikido, Kototama Life Therapy and Asian medicine, Dr. K. Nakazono, Sensei. For many years in Japan, O Sensei Nakazono studied Aikido directly from its founder, Uyeshiba Sensei. Inspired to bring Aikido to the rest of the world, O Sensei opened the first dojo outside of Japan in Singapore in 1958. Later, after serving as martial arts consultant to South Vietnam, Sensei continued teaching across Europe, North Africa, and the US. By 1972, Sensei had over 40,000 Aikido and Natural Therapy students.  About the author: Born in May 1918 in Southern Japan, Kagoshima District, Sensei Nakazono began his studies by practicing kendo at the age of 6, judo at 12, and karate at 19. Later he studied many other forms of martial arts; then fully immersed