It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my teacher Okamoto Sensei. Sensei passed away January 16th 2015. He would have been 90 in February. Sensei was a greatly skilled teacher and mentor. I loved him as my teacher and as my, "Other" Grandfather.
I first met Okamoto Sensei in 1990 when I began my study of Daitoryu Aikijujustsu in Okayama Japan. Through the years I have grown to love this simple, kind and honest man who shared his skills with many of us.
Okamoto Sensei came to Oregon 3 times to teach seminars and our Oregon Roppokai membership enjoyed his presence.
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| Sensei demonstrating on me during an Oregon Seminar. |
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| Sensei giving us training on the floor at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. |
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| Sensei demonstrating on Mark Hague at our first Oregon Seminar. |
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| After a seminar, Sensei Steelhead fishing on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. |
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| Sensei designated our Oregon Group Seigokan and made this sign for us. |
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| Sensei was a very good shot with the pistol and rifle. |
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