What is Aikido
Morehei Ueshiba (known as O’ Sensei) founded the modern Japanese martial art of Aikido as a way to create peace and harmony in the world.
Ai (peace/love) Ki (energy) Do (Path). Learn more.
We usually translate Aikido at the way of peace and harmony or the Art of Peace. The Art of Peace is also the title book of sayings by the founder.
We practice Tai Jitsu (empty hands in other words, without weapons) and Buki Waza (weapons techniques). See the Weapons and Tai Jitu pages for more information.