Talk:William Gleason (aikidoka)

requested delete of "Sensei William Gleason" article that has exact same content; "aikidoka" follows the model established by article on "Robert Nadeau (aikidoka)"Bazarnick (talk) 17:13, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

would love some notes on how to properly cite references for this article - please forgive my lack of experience editing here - all advice, corrections and coaching is welcomed! is it necessary for another reference to the people with whom Gleason trained to address the tag placed after active teachers at Hombu Dojo during his 10 years there? how can a photo be uploaded (there are several on www.shobu.org)? I made some edits to the citations to eliminate multiple listings of gleason's bujin newsletter article. also placed the titles of publications in the citation list - is that an S.O.P.? thanks!! Bazarnick (talk) 09:22, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

how to reference teaching seminars worldwide? is the schedule page from shobu.org sufficient? blog posts from international hosts? Bazarnick (talk) 09:23, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I think the best way is to write in his article "he teaches seminars worldwide" :-) Links to other web sites that are ultimately ephemeral are to be avoided.  Bear in mind that this is an encyclopedia, so it should read like one.  In other words, the content should be, as much as possible, timeless.  As for photos, you need to be very careful about copyright issues.  Just because photos are on his web site does not mean you have the right to put them on WP (check with him directly).  As with everything else (citations, e.g.) see how these things are done on other articles (esp. the really good ones - "featured articles" and so on), and try to imitate.  If you make mistakes, others will correct them :-) Himatsu Bushi (talk) 14:52, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

the DVD "Aikido and Japanese Sword" supported (with photographs and details) the following: the foundation date of shobu aikido (pictures with students in dojo space in Brookline, MA), gleason's 1st (dan test photo with the doshu in background) and 6th dan rankings (dan certificate presentation in Washington DC dojo by M.S.), and training with the notable aikidoka at Hombu dojo (multiple pictures over time at dojos & retreats in Japan throughout '70s).Bazarnick (talk) 14:53, 25 May 2009 (UTC)