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
art fire water
The Art of Peace is based on four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water.
life moving body
If you are centered, you can move freely.
inspirational mind movement
Your mind should be in harmony with the functioning of the universe; your body should be in tune with the movement of the universe; body and mind should be bound as one, unified with the activity of the universe.
mma shields spirit
Your spirit is the true shield.
sports loyalty sacrifice
Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.
inspirational life heart
Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.
names echoes back-when
WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.
sports peace heart
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth.
art victory oneself
True victory is victory over oneself.
art grateful people
BE GRATEFUL EVEN for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential part of training in the Art of Peace.
art real ambition
The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to obtain control of one’s own character.
wise sports teacher
Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.
sports opponents spheres
Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.
moving hands feet
The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely.