Aikido Hombu Dojo Is
The World Headquarters
Of The Art Of Aikido!



Here you will learn all about the Aikido Hombu Dojo, which is the central focal point for thousands of Aikido students around the world.

Aikido is a Budo (martial art) that was created by Master Morihei Ueshiba, who is known to his followers as O'Sensei (great teacher).

After the Founder's passing in 1969, his son Kisshomaru became Aikido Doshu. Moriteru, grandson of the Founder, is the current Aikido Doshu.

Aikikai Foundation preserves and promote the ideals of the true Aikido created by the Founder. It was officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1940, and is the parent organization for the development and expansion of Aikido.  

The Hombu is known as Aikikai Foundation Aikido World Headquarters, and located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is a five story dojo that includes 3 separate training areas totalling 250 tatami mats.

With the support and dedication of 1,000's of people from many countries, the Aikido Hombu Dojo stands at the centre of the Aikido world. Moriteru Ueshiba Doshu continues to pass on the spirit of Aikido.


Aikido Hombu
Founder


Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) was born on December 14 in Tanabe city, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. In 1912 he moved to Hokkaido Prefecture, met and began his training in Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujitsu with Sokaku Takeda.


In 1919 began spiritual study with Onisaburo Deguchi of Omoto Sect in Ayabe, Kyoto. In 1927 he moved to Tokyo with his family and began teaching Aiki.
   



Kisshomaru Ueshiba (1921-1999) was born on June 27, in Ayabe, Japan. In 1956 he gave his first demonstration and began teaching Aikido to the general public. In 1957 he published AIKIDO, and 1969 assumed title of Aikido Doshu.




Moriteru Ueshiba (1951-) born on April 2, in Tokyo. In 1996 he became the General Director of Hombu Dojo, and in 1999 assumed the title of Aikido Doshu.


Visit the Aikido Hombu Dojo website and find out... what is Aikido, all about the organisation, annual events, timetable of training, special classes, instructors, overseas visitors, grading system, and a lot more!


Aiki Shrine
Iwama, Japan



Omoto Aiki Shrine is located in Iwama, Ibaragi Prefecture. It was built in the early 60s by Morihei Ueshiba to symbolize aikido as a spiritual discipline.

It is the site of a yearly ceremony presided over by Omoto priests held on April 29 in commemoration of the founders death in 1969.


An older shrine, no longer used, built before 1943, behind the present structure. Morihiro Saito was the shrine's guardian from 1969 until his death in 2002.


The present Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba now assumes this title.


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