O-Sensei

The Founder of Aikido

Morihei Ueshiba is rightly known as one of the world's greatest martial artists for his creation of Aikido, the synthesis of his superb technique and his profound spiritual insight into the nature of the universe. Aikido is much more than just another fighting style, it is a holistic approach to life that Morihei described as "a divine path inspired by the gods that leads to truth, goodness, and beauty."

Source: Budo Teachings of the Founder of Aikido.

Quotes from O-Sensei

"From ancient times
deep learning and budo have been
the two wheels of the Path
through the virtue of practice
enlighten both body and soul."

"At the instant
a warrior faces
an enemy
all things serve
to make the teachings more focused."

"When learning
becomes superficial
follow the guidance
of the sword
in both body and soul."

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