Mitsuteru Ueshiba
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Mitsuteru Ueshiba is the son of the third and current dōshu of the Aikikai
, Moriteru Ueshiba
. In keeping with the iemoto
system of familial generations in traditional Japanese martial arts
, he is expected to succeed his father as dōshu, becoming the Fourth Dōshu . He is a great-grandson of Morihei Ueshiba
, the founder
of aikido
.
From April 2010 he has been the acting-dojocho
of Ibaraki Prefecture
Aikikai Iwama dojo
. Mitsuteru is often referred to as Waka-sensei
(若先生) to distinguish him from his father. ("Waka-sensei" means "young teacher," and applied to Moriteru Ueshiba when Kisshomaru Ueshiba
was still alive; this usage also exists outside of aikido, and is a facet of senpai and kōhai.)
with major Aikikai sensei.
Aikikai
The Aikikai is the original school of Aikido. It is centered on the Aikikai Foundation in Japan, and its figurehead is the Doshu . It is represented globally through the International Aikido Federation....
, Moriteru Ueshiba
Moriteru Ueshiba
is a Japanese master of aikido. He is a grandson of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, and son of Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Ueshiba is the third and current Doshu of the Aikikai.-Biography:Ueshiba was born on April 2, 1951, in Tokyo, Japan...
. In keeping with the iemoto
Iemoto
Iemoto is a Japanese term used to refer to the founder or current head master of a certain school of traditional Japanese art...
system of familial generations in traditional Japanese martial arts
Japanese martial arts
Japanese martial arts refers to the enormous variety of martial arts native to Japan. At least three Japanese terms are often used interchangeably with the English phrase "Japanese martial arts": , literally meaning "martial way", , which has no perfect translation but means something like science,...
, he is expected to succeed his father as dōshu, becoming the Fourth Dōshu . He is a great-grandson of Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba
was a famous martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" or , "Great Teacher".-Early years:Morihei Ueshiba was born in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on December 14, 1883....
, the founder
Soke (martial arts)
, pronounced , is a Japanese term that means "the head family [house]." In the realm of Japanese traditional arts, it is used synonymously with the term iemoto...
of aikido
Aikido
is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
.
From April 2010 he has been the acting-dojocho
Dojocho
Dōjōchō is the title for the head of a Japanese martial arts training hall, or dōjō .The dōjōchō is not always the chief instructor or highest ranked person, but reflects an administrative or ownership role...
of Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan, located in the Kantō region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is Mito.-History:Ibaraki Prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province...
Aikikai Iwama dojo
Iwama dojo
Iwama is an important historical location from the development of Aikido. It has a famous dojo of the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, who lived there from 1942 until his death in 1969. It has become "a Mecca to the aikido community."...
. Mitsuteru is often referred to as Waka-sensei
Sensei
' is a Japanese word that basically means "person born before another." In general usage, it means "master" or "teacher," and the word is used as a title to refer to or address teachers, professors, professionals such as lawyers, CPA and doctors, politicians, clergymen, and other figures of authority...
(若先生) to distinguish him from his father. ("Waka-sensei" means "young teacher," and applied to Moriteru Ueshiba when Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Kisshomaru Ueshiba
was a prominent Japanese master of aikido. He was the son of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, and became the international leader of aikido after his father's death.-Early life:...
was still alive; this usage also exists outside of aikido, and is a facet of senpai and kōhai.)
Personal life
On March 2, 2008, Ueshiba married Keiko Kusano, and on 22 June 2008 a ceremonial party was held at Keio Plaza HotelKeio Plaza Hotel
is an upscale hotel in the Nishi-Shinjuku district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan and the name of a chain of hotels.Keio Plaza Hotel is the first skyscraper built in Nishi-Shinjuku and the first high-rise hotel in Japan. The hotel consists of two towers...
with major Aikikai sensei.
External links
- Photo of father and son
- Mitsuteru Ueshiba － 47th All Japan Aikido YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
- Mitsuteru Ueshiba - Aikijinja Taisai 2010
- 植芝充央本部道場長補佐講習会 Photo gallery