17/08/2026
Iwama (Japan) - 1988
IWAMA MONOGATARI
LISTENING TO SENSEI
The lessons with Sensei continued far beyond the tatami. Every single moment of the day was an opportunity to learn from him and receive his teachings.
Whether during keiko, over a meal, on a journey, or simply sitting together and listening to him speak, there was always something to absorb. His teaching was not confined to techniques or to the hours spent in the dojo: it was present in his words, his gestures, his stories, and in the way he approached everyday life.
These moments reminded us that being a student of Sensei meant much more than practicing Aikido. The whole day was part of the training, and life itself became an extension of the dojo.
Thank you forever Sensei.
Paolo Corallini