[PAR] [TLE] Aikido [SEP] Aikido (Japanese: 合気道 , Hepburn: aikidō ) ] is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs.  Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the way of harmonious spirit". [PAR] [TLE] Benjamin Galarpe [SEP] Benjamin G. Galarpe (US-Veteran, Ret) is considered to be the father of Aikido in the Philippines.  He began training in 1957 in Guam under Harry S. Ito.  Four years later he earned his Shodan (rank) degree from the Japan Aikido Hombu Dojo.  He was the first Aikido representative of the Japan Aikikai Hombu Dojo to spread and propagate Aikido in the Philippines.  Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, promoted him to the degree of Nidan after advanced training in the World Aikido Hombu in Sanjukuku, Tokyo, Japan.  While teaching in the Philippines, he held exhibitions in Bicol, Pampanga, Baguio, Olongapo City, Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Cebu City, Batangas City, and other places within the Philippines.  Benjamin Galarpe's students, namely Chan Hok-seng, Ernesto Talag, Max Tian and Manuel "Omar" Camar, became the prime movers of the Aikido Movement in the Philippines.
[PAR] [TLE] Aikido [ SEP ] Aikido ( Japanese : 合気道 , Hepburn : aikidō ) ] is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies , philosophy , and religious beliefs . Aikido is often translated as " the way of unifying ( with ) life energy " or as " the way of harmonious spirit " . [PAR] [TLE] Benjamin Galarpe [ SEP ] Benjamin G. Galarpe ( US - Veteran , Ret ) is considered to be the father of Aikido in the Philippines . He began training in 1957 in Guam under Harry S. Ito . Four years later he earned his Shodan ( rank ) degree from the Japan Aikido Hombu Dojo . He was the first Aikido representative of the Japan Aikikai Hombu Dojo to spread and propagate Aikido in the Philippines . Morihei Ueshiba , the founder of Aikido , promoted him to the degree of Nidan after advanced training in the World Aikido Hombu in Sanjukuku , Tokyo , Japan . While teaching in the Philippines , he held exhibitions in Bicol , Pampanga , Baguio , Olongapo City , Clark Air Base in Angeles City , Cebu City , Batangas City , and other places within the Philippines . Benjamin Galarpe 's students , namely Chan Hok - seng , Ernesto Talag , Max Tian and Manuel " Omar " Camar , became the prime movers of the Aikido Movement in the Philippines .
In what country did Benjamin Galarpe propagate the modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba?
In what country did Benjamin Galarpe propagate the modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba ?
Philippines
Philippines