Lecture and Demonstration: Memories of the Founder, Memories of Doshu Mary Heiny (6th Dan, Hombu Aikido Dojo)

March 11, 1999

Lecture and Demonstration: Memories of the Founder, Memories of Doshu
Mary Heiny (6th Dan, Hombu Aikido Dojo)
Altschul Auditorium, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University (118th St. & Amsterdam Ave.)
3:00 – 5:00 PM

Mary Heiny, one of North America’s senior practitioners of the modern Japanese martial art of Aikido, will relate personal reminiscences about Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of Aikido, and his son, Ueshiba Kisshomaru, the recently deceased Doshu, as well as share her insights and experiences as a key figure in the transmission of this art to the West. Heiny began her training in 1965. She has studied at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo and also underwent intensive training as a student of Hikitsuchi Michio, 10th Dan, at the Shingu-Kumano Dojo, which places special emphasis on the spiritual aspects of aikido training.

Following a thirty minute lecture, Heiny will teach a one-hour master-class, demonstrating the training methodology and distinctive movements of modern aikido. The program will conclude with an open question and answer period. Aikido practitioners of ikkyu and above who wish to participate in Heiny’s master-class should contact Aikido of the Hudson Valley, the cosponsor of this event, for f urther details.
Co-sponsored by Aikido of the Hudson Valley