Aikido Founder

Aikido is a martial art created in Japan early in 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 - 1969).

O Sensei was an expert who reached the highest level of mastery in the classical Japanese martial arts.

He also pursued religious and philosophical studies.

Aikido Foundation (Aikido Hombu Dojo or Aikido World Headquarters)

The Aikikai Foundation, officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1940, was founded in order to preserve and promote the ideals of the true Aikido created by the Founder. As the Aikido World Headquarters, it is the parent organization for the development and expansion of Aikido throughout the world. After the Founder's passing in 1969, his son Kisshomaru Ueshiba was inaugurated as Aikido Doshu. At present, Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of the Founder, has succeeded his father as Aikido Doshu. For more information on the Aikido Foundation, visit http://www.aikikai.or.jp/eng/index.htm.

Kisshomaru Ueshiba

Moriteru Ueshiba

Aikido UnEnKai

Aikido UnEnKai is a group of dojos under the supervision of I. Shibata Shihan.

Shibata Shihan, 7th dan, is a direct disciple of Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Aikido UnEnKai maintains a direct connection to Hombu Dojo

Berkeley Aikikai is headquarters of Aikido UnEnKai. For more information visit http://www.berkeleyaikikai.org/index.html.

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