Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba was a Japanese martial artist and founder of the martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaiso (開祖) or Ōsensei (大先生/翁先生), "Great Teacher".
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Tanabe
- Awards
- 🏆 Medal with Purple Ribbon🏆 Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class
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Trending topics shown first"Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summi…"
"When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace."
"Kicking leaves you momentarily on one foot, and for that moment you are in a very weak position. If you were to be swept off your feet, you would be finished. This is why lifting your feet off the gro…"
"As soon as you concern yourself with the "good" and "bad" of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weakens and d…"
"— A Day in the Life of the Founder Morihei Ueshiba, April 1968 - By Gaku Homma"
"Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter."
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Timeline
1883
Born
Birth1969
Died
Death
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