Morihei Ueshiba 1883-1969
 
Born on December 14,1883 in Tanabe city, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

In 1912, he moves to Hokkaido Prefecture and meets Sokaku Takeda, learns Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujitsu.

He meets O. Deguchi of the Omoto Sect in Ayabe in 1919, Kyoto.

In 1927 he moves to Tokyo with his family and begins teaching the Way of Aiki.

In 1960, he receives the Shiju Hosho Medal from the Japanese government.

He passes away on April 26, 1969, at the age of 86.
 

Kisshomaru Ueshiba 1921-1999


Born on June 27, 1921, in Ayabe.

In 1946 he graduates from Waseda University, Faculty of Economics and Political Science.

1956, he gives the first demonstration and starts to teach Aikido to the public.

Publishes the first textbook AIKIDO in 1957.

Assumes the title of Aikido Doshu in 1969.

In 1995 he receives the Zui Hosho Medal from the government of Japan.

Passes away on January 4, 1999, at the age of 77.
 

Moriteru Ueshiba 1951 - present


Born on April 4, 1951, in Tokyo.

Graduates from Meiji Gakuin University, Faculty of Economics in 1976.

1996, Becomes General Director of the Hombu Dojo.

Assumes the title of Aikido Doshu in 1999.