Sensei Betsy Hill , Chief Instructor - 6th Dan
Betsy Hill sensei began Aikido in 1966 at the age of 17 under the tutelage of Robert Nadeau, after he had just returned from Japan studying with O'Sensei. Her entry into the world of meditation and Aikido was deep and prolonged. She became one of the first women to earn her black belt in the US while she was one of the original members of the San Francisco dojo. Betsy has been deeply influenced by many of the senior instructors from Japan, her strong cohort of senior Aikidoists in CA, as well as Nigma Tibetan Buddhism and her guru, Babaji. Tenchi Aikido was founded in July of 2006 following the closing of Centerfield Aikido, where Betsy was a senior instructor for 13 years.
Tenchi Aikido is part of the California Aikido Association - Division III - led by Nadeau Shihan (8th dan) and Jack Wada Shihan (7th dan)
Tenchi Aikido is a small community dojo with students committed to misoji practice - on the mat - in order to better serve humanity off the mat. Emphasis is placed on the spiritual and energetic teachings of O' Sensei, with less attention to 'martial' practice, which O' Sensei was opposed to.
Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). He is often referred to by his title ‘O Sensei’ or ‘Great Teacher’ and is considered history’s greatest martial artist. He received Japan’s highest civilian honor for his life’s work.
O Sensei emphasized the moral and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of harmony and peace. “The Way of Harmony of the Spirit” is one way that “Aikido” may be translated into English. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art. It is through deep self-development that the practitioner of Aikido learns to transform conflict into peace. Love overcomes all obstacles.
Betsy Hill sensei began Aikido in 1966 at the age of 17 under the tutelage of Robert Nadeau, after he had just returned from Japan studying with O'Sensei. Her entry into the world of meditation and Aikido was deep and prolonged. She became one of the first women to earn her black belt in the US while she was one of the original members of the San Francisco dojo. Betsy has been deeply influenced by many of the senior instructors from Japan, her strong cohort of senior Aikidoists in CA, as well as Nigma Tibetan Buddhism and her guru, Babaji. Tenchi Aikido was founded in July of 2006 following the closing of Centerfield Aikido, where Betsy was a senior instructor for 13 years.
Tenchi Aikido is part of the California Aikido Association - Division III - led by Nadeau Shihan (8th dan) and Jack Wada Shihan (7th dan)
Tenchi Aikido is a small community dojo with students committed to misoji practice - on the mat - in order to better serve humanity off the mat. Emphasis is placed on the spiritual and energetic teachings of O' Sensei, with less attention to 'martial' practice, which O' Sensei was opposed to.
Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). He is often referred to by his title ‘O Sensei’ or ‘Great Teacher’ and is considered history’s greatest martial artist. He received Japan’s highest civilian honor for his life’s work.
O Sensei emphasized the moral and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of harmony and peace. “The Way of Harmony of the Spirit” is one way that “Aikido” may be translated into English. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art. It is through deep self-development that the practitioner of Aikido learns to transform conflict into peace. Love overcomes all obstacles.
If you have not
linked yourself
to true emptiness,
you will never understand
The Art of Peace.
Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)
Betsy Hill Sensei receiving her 5th Dan certificate from Robert Nadeau Shihan and Jack Wada Shihan
"Only through peace and harmony and an abiding respect for Nature's laws
can we save our lives and the lives of our children and of our children's children."
Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
can we save our lives and the lives of our children and of our children's children."
Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido