THE SAD PASSING OF YAMADA SENSEI

It is with deep sadness and regret to announce the passing of, Senta Yamada Sensei, who died at 5pm on the 8th August 2010, after battling with Pancreatic Cancer. His daughter, Tomiko, was at his bedside, lovingly nursing him throughout his illness. He was 86 years old. John & Pepi Waite, Peter Martin and Adrian Walters, managed to visit Yamada sensei a few times during their visit to Fukuoka and although he was in too much pain to speak they did manage to obtain recognition from him by the way he smiled and held their hands.

He will be greatly missed by all his Family and many, many Friends worldwide.

The funeral was held on Thursday the 12th of August.
Yamada sensei will always be in our hearts every time we enter a dojo or step on a tatami. The one comfort is that his teaching and philosophy lives on through his students and friends.

An obituary from life-long friend John Waite

  

"AIKIDO FOR PEACE"

The first Aikido Course as a mark of respect to the late Senta Yamada Sensei. All are welcome, proceeds will go to his daughter to help with this cause which was very close to the heart of Yamada Sensei. 

Time:                    Sunday 12th September, 2010 from 18:00 to 21:00pm 

Donation:               £10
Venue:                   Goshinaikikwai Aikido Club,
                       The Scout Hut, Otford, Kent. 
How to find us:       http://www.otfordaikido.co.uk

We are in the Scout Hall, off Station Road, in Otford, Kent. From the Duck Pond in Otford, head towards Otford Station and Eynsford on the A225. Drive past the Station Approach road and over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge is a track on the right between the railway line and Gullivers. The Scout Hut is down the end of that track.

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For more information on this collaboration, please contact the hosts for the event, Richard Todd 07810805959 or Rob Johnson 07889 321643:
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