A Year Later

Mrs. Chiba and visitors at a memorial lunch at Chogenji temple in Japan.
Mrs. Chiba and visitors at a memorial lunch at Chogenji temple in Japan.

Dojos around the world held memorial events for Chiba Sensei this weekend as Mrs. Chiba, family members and students marked the date of his passing at Chogenji temple.

North County Aikikai’s message said it all:
“Today we held a brief memorial for Chiba Sensei. We chanted the Heart Sutra and burned incense in his memory. To this, we added our sweat and honest practice.”

Below are a few photos posted from events worldwide.

Memorial practice at Athens Aikido in Greece with Jenny Flower and Diane Deskin.
Memorial practice at Athens Aikido in Greece with Jenny Flower and Diane Deskin.
Outdoor training at Aikido Takayama in Mission, B.C.
Outdoor training at Aikido Takayama in Mission, B.C.
Memorial kamiza at North County Aikikai in Solana Beach, California.
Memorial kamiza at North County Aikikai in Solana Beach, California.
Chiba Sensei's grave in Kannami, Japan.
Chiba Sensei’s grave in Kannami, Japan.