Yuseijuku

Aikido is a modern martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba, who mastered the mysteries of traditional Japanese martial arts and then underwent rigorous spiritual training.
From a young age, Morihei Ueshiba practiced ancient martial arts such as Kito-ryu Jujutsu, Yagyu-ryu Jujutsu, Shinkage-ryu Kenjutsu, and Daito-ryu Jujutsu, perfecting these ancient martial arts into a "way."
Aikido does not rely solely on physical strength or the attempt to defeat an opponent, nor does it involve competing over strength or victory or defeat.
Through training based on the repetition of kata, participants
strive to achieve harmony and friendly competition, cultivating a strong mind and body and establishing a center through repeated practice, while cultivating their own spirit and perfecting their character.

Aikido is spreading globally. Overseas spread of Aikido began in the 1950s, and as of 2018, there are organizations and associations in approximately 140 countries, accounting for approximately 70% of the world's countries.
As a result of this overseas expansion, the International Aikido Federation (IAF), organized by registered organizations of the Aikikai Foundation, was founded in 1976. It holds international conventions and general meetings every four years.
In 1984, the IAF became a member of the global sports organization, SportAccord (formerly GAISF).
In recent years, in addition to the dispatch of instructors by the Aikikai Foundation and the activities of Aikido Headquarters Dojos, active international promotion efforts have also been seen, including seminars and exchanges by various Aikido organizations and groups, instructor dispatches by the Japan Foundation, and instructor dispatches by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)'s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and Senior Overseas Volunteers.

1883	Born on December 14th as the eldest son of Yoroku Ueshiba in Nishinotani Village, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture (present-day Kaminoyama, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture).
1908	Received a license in Goto-ha Yagyu-ryu Jujutsu from Masanosuke Tsuboi.
1911	With a strong will, he applied to become a Hokkaido pioneer in a government recruitment drive, and in 1912 (Meiji 45), he led a group of 54 members to Shirataki Genya in Monbetsu County, Hokkaido, and began developing the land. There he met Takeda Sokaku of Daito-ryu Jujutsu and received instruction from him.
1918	Pushed forward and elected to the Kamiyubetsu Village Council.
1919	Returned to his hometown due to his father's critical condition. On the way, he stopped in Ayabe, Kyoto, where he met Master Deguchi Onisaburo of Omotokyo for the first time and opened his heart to him. After his father passed away in 1920, the family moved to Ayabe, Kyoto, where he opened the Ueshiba Juku training center.
Late Taisho year (1926)	Opening up a new frontier in martial arts. Fully calling it "the Way of Aikido."
1927	Moved with his family to Tokyo and taught at various places, including the Naval War College.
1931	An Aikido dojo was built in what is now Wakamatsucho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.
1940	Obtain permission from the foundation to become a public interest corporation.
1943	Built an Aikido shrine in Iwama-cho, Ibaraki Prefecture, and continued training at the outdoor dojo.
1955	Utmost to promote and develop Aikido not only in Japan but also overseas.
1960	Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon for his contribution to the founding of Aikido.
1964	Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Class, Gold Rays with Rosette.
1969	Passed away on April 26th (aged 86). During his lifetime, he was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class, for his achievements in founding Aikido and its spread. He was also conferred the rank of Shogoi.

1921	Born on June 27th as the third son of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.
1946	Graduated from Waseda University's Faculty of Political Science and Economics.
1948	Became the head of the Aikido headquarters dojo.
1949	Started regular daily training at the Aikido headquarters dojo.
1961	Became the president of the National Student Aikido Federation.
1967	Became the chairman of the Aikikai Foundation.
1969	Following the death of the founder, he succeeded him as the second Doshu of Aikido.
1976	Appointed president of the International Aikido Federation.
1986	Awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal for his contributions to the spread and development of Aikido.
1990	Became the first Japanese person to receive the Gold Medal for Achievement in Sports from the French government for his contributions to cultural exchange between Japan and France.
1992	Awarded an honorary doctorate by the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain.
1994	At the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Nippon Budokan Foundation, he was presented with a letter of appreciation for his contributions to the martial arts promotion activities of the institution.
1995	Awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class.
1999	Passed away on January 4th. He was awarded the rank of Shogoi by the Japanese government. He served as a director of the Nippon Budokan Foundation and in many other important positions.

1951	Born on April 2nd as the second son of the second Aikido master, Kisshomaru Ueshiba.
1976	Graduated from Meiji Gakuin University's Faculty of Economics.
1985	Became the executive director of the Aikikai Foundation.
1996	Became the chairman of the Aikikai Foundation.
1999	Become 3rd Aikido Doshu. He became the president of the International Aikido Federation and the All Japan Student Aikido Federation.
2004	Appointed special lecturer at Tohoku University (retired in 2016).
2006	Awarded the Order of Ancheta by the Brazilian government and became an honorary visiting professor at the International Budo University.
2009	Awarded the Order of Friendship by the President of Russia.
2010	Appointed special visiting professor at Kogakkan University (retired in 2017).
2012	Appointed Chairman of the Aikikai Foundation upon its transition to a public interest incorporated foundation. Received the gold medal from the University of Valencia in Spain.
2013	Awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal for his contributions to the spread and development of Aikido.
Director of the Nippon Budokan Public Interest Foundation, a council member of the International Budo University, and in many other important positions.

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