York City on August 29, 2010. Legacy The Foundation he established in Australia prior to his death, continues to promote Sugano's aikido legacy internationally. Three of Sugano's students were promoted to 7th dan on his recommendation: Tony Smibert (Tasmania), Robert Botterill (Melbourne) and Hanan Janiv (Canberra). They had also been awarded the title of Shihan. Aikido Moral Code Sugano Sensei wrote the Aikido Moral Code for students and schools that follow his teaching: -AIKIDO MORAL CODE- Aikido is a Way. There is commitment and there is obligation. Do not abuse or misuse the art of Aikido. Study carefully, honestly and humbly. Respect your seniors Take care of your juniors. Quotes "Philosophy of Aikido is love... To tell is OK but have to act. If you train you must give yourself... We must help others around." "Aikido is a circle that is large and holds many things. If you point to one place in the circle and say ‘this is the circle’ you are not correct. The moment you do this you see only one point and there is no circle. Aikido is more than martial art. More. Aikido can be used as a martial art. All this requires is the mind of violence. But that does not mean it is Aikido." "O’Sensei wanted Uke like water, like air, light and moving. Correct ukemi is to move, be light, in contact with Nage." Videos 1. Remembering Sugano Sensei. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCQYgJoUCM4 2. 1988 Shihankai Public Demonstration 05 Shihan Seiichi Sugano. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKx4TDY5DNk 3. 1984 NY Aikikai 20th Class 5 S Sugano. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX5i_92EVVM 4. Old Skool Friday : Sugano Seiichi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNRoJ_xA6VE 5. Sugano Sensei Video Collection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6nsQTcf1_0&list=PL2068EC0DCF6CC46C 6. Malaysia Aikido Association - Rakan Muda aikido Demonstration 2001 Kuala Lumpur by Sugano sensei. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cev5xyKwltA 7. Sugano Sensei Explains the Sword. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4RCgj6_2cM Interviews and Written Materials 1. Aikido Journal Interview. https://aikidojournal.com/2002/08/26/interview-with-seiichi-sugano/ 2. Aikido Sphere List of Articles. https://aikidosphere.com/sugano-sensei 3. 1974 Sugano Sensei Interview for Australian Fighting Arts. https://www.aikido.org.au/Of-Interest/7402396 See also Nobuyoshi Tamura Yoshimitsu Yamada Kazuo Chiba Mitsunari Kanai Akira Tohei Yutaka Kurita References External links Aiki Kai Australia. New York Aikikai United States Aikido Federation Sugano Sensei Bio Newport Beach Aikikai Japanese aikidoka People from Otaru Sportspeople from Hokkaido 1939 births 2010 deaths