The story of aikido, a Japanese martial art, started in Japan when Morihei Ueshiba was born in 1883. As a teenager, he was a witness to his father being assaulted for political motives. After watching his father's brutal attacks, ...

We believe that an informed readership with knowledge of the history, techniques and philosophy of aikido is essential to the growth of the art and its adherence to the principles espoused by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. ...

Learn all about the Aikido hombu dojo. It is the world headquarters and centre of the art founded by master Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei. How can you avoid many of the setbacks on your path to mastery.

Aikido's founder, Morihei Ueshiba, was born on December 14, 1883. As he was rising up in trendy Japan, Ueshiba witnessed the native thugs vandalize his father. The younger boy determined that he would make himself sturdy as a way to ...