Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshibawas a martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaisoor Ōsensei, "Great Teacher"...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth14 December 1883
CountryJapan
enemy faces thousand
FACE A SINGLE FOE as if you are facing ten thousand enemies; face ten thousand enemies as a single foe.
art doe samurai
THE ART OF PEACE does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead, we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction. The true meaning of the term samurai is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.
unique challenges encounters
The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. Aikido has no form - it is the study of the spirit
teaching important may
There are times when you may be overwhelmed by the teachings of the Way. At such moments, it is important to continue with the original spirit of a beginner.
art powerful spheres
Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate.
enlightened forging
Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves.
warrior success-of-others missions
A warrior's mission is to foster the success of others.
inspiring success mistake
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
art real mistake
The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood. It is not a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake. To smash, injure, or destroy is the worst thing a human being can do. The real Way of a Warrior is to prevent such slaughter – it is the Art of Peace, the power of love.
art fighting secret
Aikido is not an art to fight with enemies and defeat them. It is a way to lead all human beings to live in harmony with each other as though everyone were one family. The secret of aikido is to make yourself become one with the universe and to go along with its natural movements. One who has attained this secret holds the universe in him/herself and can say, 'I am the universe.'
pain light order
EACH DAY OF HUMAN life contains joy and anger, pain and pleasure, darkness and light, growth and decay. Each moment is etched with nature’s grand design-do not try to deny or oppose the cosmic order of things.
evil principles resistance
Aikido is the principle of non-resistance. Because it is non-resistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. Aikido is invincible because it contends with nothing.
order track challenges
Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life.
realization purpose substance
The realization of our true substance and potential is the purpose of creation.