Aikido Journal

Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Posts: 1

To Whom It May Concern:

As of January 1st, 2005, Mr. Jeremy Breazeale is appointed to the position of Soke-dai of the Koryu martial art Yoshida Ha Shidare Yanagi ryu Aiki Bugei.

He is my representative in any and or all matters as I may assign him. All correspondence to me or pertaining to the Yoshida family martial arts, should be addressed to him either at the dojo or on-line. This includes information regarding upcoming seminars, requests for and details for hosting seminars, applying to train at the dojo, etc.

I still remain Soke of the art and will continue to teach all classes and seminars. In the event that I retire as Soke of Yoshida Ha Shidare Yanagi ryu Aiki Bugei by choice or am unable to continue in the capacity of Soke due to physical or mental incapacitation or death, Mr. Breazeale will succeed me as Soke, or steward, of the Yoshida family martial traditions with full authority and responsibilities of the position and will assume the name “Yoshida Kentaro” as dictated by tradition. Said name is to be used for administrative purposes.

Mr. Breazeale's appointment was performed and witnessed in the presence of an attorney licensed to practice in the State of California and Notarized by a Notary Public licensed to practice in Los Angeles County and the State of California and duly represented therein.

Donald Joseph Angier; Soke
Yoshida ha Shidare Yanagi ryu Aiki Bugei

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 5:49 pm

I recall folk being admonished to mind their own business re: Yanagi ryu internal issues on this board once before when they showed such temerity as to inquire. Why is Yanagi ryu internal business being posted here then?

Thanks.

Joined: 10 Feb 2003 Posts: 25

Two points, one being somewhat off-topic:

1- If I checked right, then this means that the Soke-dai does post here under the handle "Kentaro" and as such, I want to make it crystal clear that I am not to be confused with Mr. Breazeale. I know when names or even handles are this close, someone will try to find a way to confuse us.

2- I think it is not a public responsibility, but a common practice of courtesy that such info is posted. Most styles tend not to bother.