Abe Seseiki was born on 1915, 8e dan Aïkikaï de Tokyo. Retired high school teacher and master calligrapher. Began training in 1952. In addition to being a student of Morihei Ueshiba, Abe taught him calligraphy during the last years of the founder's life. Verbally awarded 10th dan by Ueshiba. Interviewed.