Shoji Nishio (1927–2005) was a Japanese Aikido master renowned for blending traditional Aikido with principles from judo, karate, and iaido. Born in Aomori, he began martial arts during World War II and joined Aikikai Hombu Dōjō in the early 1950s. Holding 8th Dan in Aikido, 7th Dan in Iaido, and 6th Dan in Judo, he created Aikido Tōhō Iaido, linking sword movements to empty-hand techniques. His Aikido emphasized natural posture, atemi, and fluid transitions, reflecting a deep understanding of b
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