Aikikai
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The Aikikai is the original school of Aikido. It is centered on the Aikikai Foundation in Japan, and its figurehead is the Doshu. It is represented globally through the International Aikido Federation
Aikikai Hombu Dōjō
Dōshu demonstrating Aikido to students from around the globe, at the IAF Congress in Tanabe (birth town of Ōsensei)
Morihei Ueshiba
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Morihei Ueshiba was a Japanese martial artist and founder of the martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaiso or Ōsensei, "Great Teacher".
Aikikai
…or adopted for the sake of succession) was common in koryū ('traditional schools') and such heirs often are referred to as iemoto. Founder (開祖, Kaiso) Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) originated the art of Aikido. Sometimes referred to as dōshu during his time, but more commonly known as O-sensei ('great teacher'). Second…
Morihei Ueshiba Portrait
Morihei Ueshiba at around 35 years old (1918)
Morihei Ueshiba in 1938
The Aiki Shrine in Iwama