Anybody ever heard of Nihon Goshin Aikido

The Pred · June 27, 2003

In case you didn't know , here's some info. BTW I take Goju Ryu Karate and Nihon Goshin Aikido

History

The origins of Nihon Goshin Aikido can be traced to Daito ryu Aikijitsu whose greatest proponent was Sokaku Takeda.

Master Shodo Morita founded the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido. It is believed that he was trained by Yoshida Kotaro, an instructor of Daito ryu Aikijitsu, however there are no records supporting this claim. Master Kotaro also trained in his family system of self-defense,Yanagi Ryu Aikijutsu, however no outsider would be trained in this art while surviving family members were alive. In addition to training in Daito ryu, Master Morita trained in Wrestling, Judo, Yoshikan Aikido, Kobudo (weapons), Karate, and the esoteric arts. After Master Morita mastered these arts he realized that although they were highly effective, no single style was complete. Each art focused on a separate element of self-defense: The karate arts focused on striking. The judo arts focused on throwing. The jujitsu arts focused on joint locks. Master Morita incorporated principles and techniques of each system into a new system called Nihon Goshin Aikido. It is significant to note that he did not merely choose the best techniques from each system, but a variety of techniques, recognizing that what works well for one person may not be effective for a second person due to height differences. Nihon Goshin Aikido is a highly effective form of martial arts due to its variety of principles.

Nihon Goshin Aikido was brought to the United States by Mr. Richard A. Bowe. Mr. Bowe was stationed on the island of Hokkaido during his military career. While there he reviewed a variety of systems, including karate and Aikido ( Ueshiba style), but due to his previous training he felt that they were not effective. He continued his search until he came across Shodo Morita. Mr. Bowe was impressed with the ease with which Master Morita's students were able to throw him. Mr. Bowe trained with both Shodo Morita, who awarded him a black belt, and with Shodo Morita's adopted son, Tominasuke Nara, who took over the system after Master Morita.

Mr. Bowe returned to the United States and began teaching Nihon Goshin Aikido in 1962 at a local karate school. On September 12, 1963, he opened his own dojo in Gutenberg, New Jersey. In 1976 Mr. Bowe was promoted to 5th degree black belt by Master Nara. Shortly after that Master Nara retired from public teaching. Mr. Nara continued to teach at a university and suffered a fatal stroke in 1979, Mr. Nara was a seventh degree black belt before he died. As far as we know, Nihon Goshin Aikido is no longer taught in Japan. However, the Black Belts from Mr. Bowe's dojo and the students of his students are teaching in numerous dojos on the East Coast of the United States. Mr. Bowe continues to teach a class for Black Belts in his North Bergen dojo.

NGA Genealogy

Main Line NGA

Shodo Morita (Founder) Japan

Tominasuke Nara (Japan)

**Richard Bowe** (Japan>>US)

*Bryce Strachen*

*Howard Mihls*

*Steven Weber----

John C. Carter

John Wyndham

*Robert MacEwen jr.*

Gabriel Scauzillo, Jr.

Jerry R. Phelps

Richard J. Wolslayer

Robert Waltzer

Jon C. Nellis

Ken Marvin

Andrew Fyles

Rick McCraw

David F. Morris

Gregory B. France

Michael A. Stabile

*Joseph Sidoti*

*Earl Layumas*

*Edgar Mendez* Derivative NGA

*Walter Kopitov*

*Tom Quinn*

Nick Vitale

Mark Greenlee

Anthony Low-Beer

Stephan Ferrari

Paul Smith (Scotland, Edenborough)

Louise Morocho

Adhitya Chittur

James Harron

Carl Chang-Alloy

Russel Montagna

Frank Bowers (Fort Plain, NY)

Rick Cronk

John Frustace

B. Amato

Tom Cleary

R. Anzano

Michael Kessler

*Mr. Conti*

*Jose' del Cristo Garrido*

---Joe Beckham---

Justin Campbell

Jay Hanna

John Algary

*Jose Rua*

David Beck

Note "* *" denotes trained by Mr. Bowe.

Note "____" denotes trained by Bryce Strachen

Note "---" denotes trained by Steven Weber.

The names listed under the Main Line NGA either own or operate schools.

The names listed under Derviative are known Black Belt School Owers or Sensei.

WARNING

Mainline And Derivative Schools that are not on this list or do not have a direct link to the instructors listed above are FRAUDULENT. If you are unsure of the Mainline legitamacy, call the NGAA headquarters. If you are unsure of the legitamacy of a Derivative NGA, call the Ossining Dojo (914-762-4872).