Contemporary · 1927–2005

Shoji Nishio, called the "Renaissance Man of Aikido," held the 8th dan in aikido alongside high-level ranks in judo, karate, and iaido. His cross-disciplinary mastery allowed him to develop a uniquely martial approach to aikido that incorporated weapon work and atemi (striking), addressing critics who questioned aikido's combat effectiveness.
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