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DOSHU MORITERU UESHIBA

In 1986, Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba handed the Aikido World Headquarters to his son, Moriteru Ueshiba (b. 1951). As the current Doshu, Moriteru Ueshiba maintains the focus and emphasis on both technical proficiency and the spiritual aspects in his training and instruction. It is with this intent that we see the traditional family style and system of martial arts. While aikido has seen international acceptance and growth, many consider aikido a Japanese cultural entity and the property of the Ueshiba family.

O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba died April 26, 1969 of liver cancer. O'Sensei Morihei Ueshibas ashes are buried at Kozanji, a Shingon Buddhist temple erected in 1206 by a priest named Myoe, situated on Mt. Togano in Tanbe, Wakayama Prefecture. Besides being the site of the Ueshiba family grave, Kozanji has the oldest tea garden and is designated as a historical site. Each year most aikido dojos (training hall or school) acknowledge and honor the date of O'Sensei Morihei Ueshibas passing with a special ceremony.