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Morihei Ueshiba
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Moriteru
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Founder: Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido (Japanese: "way of spiritual
harmony"), (originally derived from the Japanese soft style techniques
termed jujutsu/jujitsu) self-defense system that utilizes twisting and
throwing techniques and in its aim of turning an attacker's strength and
momentum against himself. Pressure on vital nerve centres is also used.
Aikido was developed to subdue, rather than maim or kill as in Karate,
but many of its movements can nevertheless be deadly. Aikido especially
emphasizes the importance of achieving complete mental calm and control
of one's own body to master an opponent's attack. As in other Jjapanese
martial arts, the development of courtesy and respect is an integral
part of Aikido training. The basic skills of aikido come originated in
Japan in about the 14th century. In the early 20th century they were
systematized in their modern form through the work of the Japanese
DaiToRyu Yawara( AiKi JuJitsu) expert Morihei Ueshiba. There are no
offensive moves in aikido. As taught by Ueshiba, it was so purely
defensive an art that no direct contest between practitioners was
possible. In 1969 the founder Morihei Ueshiba passed away. And so the 2nd
generation "doshu" became Kissomaru Ueshiba (son of Morihei Ueshiba) (1969
-1997). From 1997 to present time the 3rd doshu has been Moriteru
Ueshiba.
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