Morihei Ueshiba - Martial Arts Master

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Morihei Ueshiba Founder of Aikido

Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, was born on December 14, 1883. Among five children, he was the only son. From his father Yoroku, he inherited a samurai's determination and interest in public affairs, and from his mother an intense interest in religion, poetry and art. In his early childhood, Morihei was rather weak and sickly, which led to his preference of staying indoors to read books instead of playing outside. He loved to listen to the miraculous legends of the wonder-working saints "En no Gyoja" and "Kobo Daishi," and was fascinated by the esoteric Buddhist rituals. Morihei had even considered becoming a Buddhist priest at one time.

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) 

Founder of Aikido was history's greatest martial artist.

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) was history's greatest martial artist. Even as an old man of eighty, he could disarm any foe, down any number of attackers, and pin an opponent with a single finger. Although invincible as a warrior, he was above all a man of peace who detested fighting, war, and any kind of violence. His way was Aikido, which can be translated as "The Art of Peace." Morihei Ueshiba is referred to by the practitioners of Aikido as O Sensei, "The Great Teacher".

The Art of Peace is an ideal, but it developed in real life on many fronts. Morihei in his youth served as an infantryman in the Russo-Japanese War, later battled pirates and bandits during an adventure in Mongolia, and then, after mastering a number of martial arts, served as an instructor at japan's elite military academies. Throughout his life, however, Morihei was sorely troubled by the contention and strife that plagued his world: his father's battles with corrupt politicians and their hired goons, the devastation of war, and the brutality of his country's military leaders.

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Aikido Video from YouTube.com 

Aikido Video from YouTube.com

Aikido Video from YouTube.com

Yoshinkan Aikido Senshusei Training Program

The ultimate budo bootcamp. While most bootcamps only go on for 10 weeks this is 11 months of hell in order to earn a blackbelt in Yoshinkan Aikido.

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Aikido and Morihei Ueshiba on eBay.com 

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Aikibatto for aikido students video 

Aikibatto for aikido students video

Aikibatto is a system of sword exercises, primarily but not only for aikido students.

Aikibatto shiho mae - 1st exercise

Aikibatto is a system of sword exercises, primarily but not only for aikido students. For more about aikibatto: www.aikibatto.com

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Your favorite Aikido Book on Amazon.com 

The Secret Teachings of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba

The Secret Teachings of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba

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The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba

The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba

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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction by Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction by Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti

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Aikibatto: Sword Exercises for Aikido Students by Stefan Stenudd

Aikibatto: Sword Exercises for Aikido Students by Stefan Stenudd

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Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (Illustrated Japanese Classics) by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba

Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (Illustrated Japanese Classics) by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba

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Video of Aikido masters 

Videos of Aikido masters from YouTube.com

Aikido master - Shihan Tissier - Iriminage

Do you know, which technique is my favorite? :) I made this video from Tissier's videos from 1983 to 2007. I used some videos from fabiobranno and I thanks him. Music - Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now.

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