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  • Doshu is a martial arts title, literally translated as ‘Master of the Way’. In aikido, for example, doshu is a hereditary title denoting the head of the Aikikai. The first...

    Doshu Chronology

    Posted on September 24, 2009 | No Comments
    Doshu is a martial arts title, literally translated as ‘Master of the Way’. In aikido, for example, doshu is a hereditary title denoting the head of the Aikikai. The first...

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  • Morihei Ueshiba was born on December 14, 1883. As a youth he was poor in health, often sick, and lacked physical strength. His father, Yoroku, encouraged him to take up...

    The Founder of Aikido

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    Morihei Ueshiba was born on December 14, 1883. As a youth he was poor in health, often sick, and lacked physical strength. His father, Yoroku, encouraged him to take up...

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  • Takemusu Aikido is referred to as Morihei Ueshiba’s traditional Aikido, which he taught every day in Iwama and Morihiro Saito Sensei handed down to us faithfully and accurately. To better...

    What is Iwama Takemusu Aikido?

    Posted on September 24, 2009 | No Comments
    Takemusu Aikido is referred to as Morihei Ueshiba’s traditional Aikido, which he taught every day in Iwama and Morihiro Saito Sensei handed down to us faithfully and accurately. To better...

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  • Aikido is a Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. Aikido emphasizes the spiritual growth of the individual through the improvement of his own skill in self-defence. The spiritual...

    What is Aikido?

    Posted on September 24, 2009 | No Comments
    Aikido is a Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. Aikido emphasizes the spiritual growth of the individual through the improvement of his own skill in self-defence. The spiritual...

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