I finally got to meet the Uchi Deshi at the Aikido Honbu, and they were all I expected them to be. They were full of life and energy, they loved their position in life and truly seemed happy doing what they were doing. We had a great interview about our mutual experiences with both coming to Japan and dealing with the culture shock, and various details in our lives that have meant something to us all. I must say that when I finally asked for a picture, Stewart was no where to be found? So I am only able to show you Marik. And through our experiences our talk soon became very real to all of us. I had a great time, and felt that I was able to connect with fellow martial artists even though our styles were so different. I was inspired and I hope that our paths will cross again.
やっと合気道の内弟子との対談はできました！今日はマリック先生とＳｔｅｗａｒｔ先生との対談っていうか、取材をしました。やはり、お互いに同じような内弟子経験があるから話はすぐに盛り上がりました。やっている武道は違っても気持は一緒です、ぶつかっている壁も同じでした。この写真はマリック先生ですが、写真をお願いした時はＳｔｅｗａｒｔ先生は探してもいなかったので。。。残念ですが今回はマリック先生の紹介しかできないです。自分はとても楽しくって、本当にいい話ができて会えてよかったと思いました。
