"Assuming the inherent opposition in a fight, the unification of ki is achieved through two fundamental aspects: complete immersion in the other, transforming us, in turn, into their core. By becoming the core of the other, our own core, being a real and active entity, achieves true unification.
Thus, the other is respected in an absolute way. In this process, our ego dissolves to some extent, but this total surrender to the other is guided by our 'Hara', our vital core.
This makes us the core of the whole, and, ultimately, absolute respect for the other becomes an absolute affirmation of oneself.
This, I believe, is the most central message of our activity."
Kitaura Yasunari, 09/15/2019
Kitaura Yasunari, Shihan, 8th Dan.
50th Anniversary of the Introduction of Aikido in Spain.
Oct. 2018
Kitaura Yasunari Sensei, circa 1975, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid. Embukai
Beethoven
Quasi una fantasia
Mondscheinsonate
"Moonlight Sonata"
We would like to share with you one of Master Kitaura's favorite pieces of classical music.
Please enjoy this beautiful composition as you remember his legacy and passion for life.
Documentary about Kitaura Yasunari, Shihan in Aikido. His journey in Aikido, his training with masters such as Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba and O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, and his role in spreading Aikido in Spain .
Ueshiba Mitsuteru
Aikido Hombu Dojo-cho
Waka Sensei
(Courtesy of Aikikai Foundation)
Ueshiba Mitsuteru , Waka Sensei, Hombu Dojo-cho.
Ueshiba Mitsuteru , Waka Sensei, Hombu Dojo-cho.