i Contras skeptical about government peace plan The Michigan Daily-Thursday, September 24, 1987 - Page,7 Japanese black belt demonstrates Aikido MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) - The leftist Sandinista government's decision to lift press restrictions merely restores rights that it should not have taken away in the first place, opposition leaders said yester- day. The leaders also said the govern- ment's announcement that it would begin a unilateral cease-fire was aimed primarily at ending U.S. aid to the Contra rebels. "They're releasing our freedoms bit by bit after having taken them away," said Enrique Bolanos, head of the Private Enterprise Council, an opposition group. "That's not free- dom." Barricada, the official newspaper of the governing Sandinista National Liberation Front, lauded the gov- ernment's moves and said they were in compliance with a Central Amer- ican peace plan. Barricada called on the Reagan administration to "take its hands out of Central America." The Sandinista government on Tuesday said it was working on a plan to clear certain areas of troops to begin a unilateral cease-fire. A government statement said The National Reconciliation Commis- sion, headed by Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo, archbishop of Managua, and smaller local peace commissions could them see if rebels in the areas would accept a cease-fire. The commission was formed to oversee compliance with the peace plan in Nicaragua. The Central American peace plan was signed by the presidents of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala. It calls for cease-fries, amnesties, halting foreign aid to rebels and freedom of the press, among other points. In Washington, the State Depart- ment accused Nicaragua's govern- ment of engaging in mere "cosmetic gestures." Spokeswoman Phyllis Oakley said a recent statement by Interior Minister Tomas Borge indicates that the Nicaraguan media will be forbidden to provide news about the two most important subjects facing Nicaragua - the peace process and the economy. At the White House, presidential spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said their are no assurances that the Sandinistas would not use a cease- fire to their advantage. He said the Sandinistas could maintain a cease-fire for a time, using that opportunity to rebuild their forces or surround the Contras or cut off their supplies. Since it was signed in Guatemala City on Aug. 7, the Sandinistas have released two opposition activ- ists and several foreign prisoners, allowed two exiled priests to return to Nicaragua. By HEATHER EURICH Aikido, an art based upon 800 years of samurai traditions, literally means "the way of harmony with the life source." It outwardly resembles judo or karate, but teaches peaceful resolution of conflict. Last night, the world's only ninth degree black belt of aikido demon- strated the art to a full house at the Michigan Theater. Sensei (master) Gozo Shiodo has obtained the high- est rank of aikido possible in life. He is the last surviving student of Morihei Ueshiba, who founded the method. Black belt students formed a re- ceiving line to clear the way for the master and students rushed before him to open the doors. A hush overcame the onlookers as the 5'2" man bowed solemnly. On stage, the 72-year-old flipped his assistant, Tsuneo Ando, repeatedly with slight movements as if it were child's play. With a flick of the wrist, elbow, or a finger, he fended off his opponent. As he pinned the younger man, who strug- gled to rise from the floor, he said, "I feel sorry for my assistant... very sorry." He then stood composed and explained his techniques to the audi- ence. Meanwhile, his assistant stood panting at the side. Richard Borer, an LSA sopho- more, attended Shiodo's performance because, "It's important, like the pope. I was drawn to it because aikido takes so much philosophical and spiritual training. Just to see the man is great." Shiodo's three-day visit to Ann Arbor is unusual because he rarely travels outside of Japan, according to William Sloan, secretary of the Aikido Yoshinkai Association of ellowships went to such institutions as The College Entrance Examination Board and the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program. J. Kellum Smith, vice-president of the foundation, cited the high allocation of grants to educational institutions as "unique in compari- son with other eligible institutions. They are also underassisted by the normal institutions." Medical health received the next highest priority, 26 percent of the foundation's installments. Cultural projects, including the National Gallery of Art, received 19 percent of the institutes annual funding. North America. Ann Arbor is his only U. S. stop. Shiodo said he was very im- pressed with the progress of Ameri- can students since his first visit sev- en years ago. He added that he has great hopes for the future of aikido in America. Shiodo's visit included teaching a private clinic to 300 students on Tuesday. A private banquet was held in his honor after the performance. Sensei Takashi Kushida, an Ann Arbor resident, studied 35 years to attain the eighth degree black belt. He lived and studied at Shiodo's Tokyo training hall, or dojo, for more than 15 years. In 1973, Shiodo selected Kushida - one of only two eighth degree black belts in the world - to teach aikido in America. Shiodo said that Kushido's train- ing is very complete. He was im- pressed by the seriousness of the Americans students and said that they were at the same level as aikido students in Japan. Shiodo said the first thing he tells beginning students is to be truthful to themselves and concentrate. in class. He repeated several times that harmony attained through hardship in training is the central idea of aikido. Through his interpreter, Shiodo said, "We are training to achieve something beyond competition. We are training to achieve a better per- sonal character." Faculty members, graduate stu- dents, and undergraduate students at- tend classes together at the University Aikido Club. People learn the art for various reasons, Sloan said. Some seek self- defense or physical activity-and oth- ers like the discipline, etiquette, and eastern cultural dimension. TRAIN FOR SUCCESS MDirectory oftClases--The offical registration publication for your school has part-time sales positions available contacting area merchants about advertising in your schools directoy. 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In 1985, 46 percent of all funding 'U' Dean Bollinger speaks against Bork at hearing (Continued from Page 5) The most vocal students at the law school are opposing the nomination. The Lawyers Guild has collected over 1000 signatures protesting Bork's appointment and sent them to the Senate Judiciary Committee, while their supply of "Ban Bork" buttons is barely keep- ing up with demand. Staffers at the anti-Bork table inside the Law Quad said negative sentiment ran across traditional party lines. "We've had a lot of fairly conservative people volunteer and sign postcards to send to their sena- tors," said second-year law student David Bachman. Todd Ehlman, a second-year law student and co-president of The Fed- eralists, a conservative society, be- lieves Bork does have some support among law students, "We do have support. It hasn't been as vocal. You could call it a silent minority." 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