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Morihei Ueshiba

(1883–1969) Aikidoka Japan

153 quotes in 694 categories

Morihei Ueshiba teaches that practicing Aikido requires a calm spirit and a return to the original source. He describes peace as a fight against inner evil and falsehood. He also says a true warrior seeks unity with the universe, not just victory over an opponent.

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Morihei Ueshiba was an aikidoka from Japan, best known for The Art of Peace.

Quick Facts About Morihei Ueshiba

Born: December 14, 1883
Died: April 26, 1969
Nationality: Japan
Profession: Aikidoka
Notable works: The Art of Peace

About Morihei Ueshiba

He is often called Kaiso, meaning founder, or Ōsensei, meaning Great Teacher.

Awards & Honors

Medal with Purple Ribbon Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

Fill yourself with Ki, invite the attack.

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If you are centered, you can move freely.

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The Art of Peace begins with you...

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Your spirit is the true shield.

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Religion

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Create each day anew.

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Atemi accounts for 99% of Aikido.

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True victory is victory over oneself.

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The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony.

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Adversaries

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To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.

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The realization of our true substance and potential is the purpose of creation.

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Creation

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Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage.

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Each person is the universe from a particular perspective.

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Insightful

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The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.

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Love

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In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent.

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Battle

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The way of the warrior is based on humanity, love and sincerity

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Humanity

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Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center

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Seeing me before him, / The adversary attacks, / But by that time / I am already standing / Safely behind him.

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THE ART OF PEACE is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.

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Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own,…

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Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light.

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“People possessing tremendous strength have a very difficult time controlling themselves and easily make enemies.)”

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Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you.

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There are times when you may be overwhelmed by the teachings of the Way. At such moments, it is important to continue…

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In your training, do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and…

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THE BODY SHOULD be triangular, the mind circular. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture.…

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IF YOUR OPPONENT strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or…

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Aikido can be summed up like this: True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! (True victory) means unflinching courage; (self-victory)…

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As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for…

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Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw…

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A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind…

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Peace originates with the flow of things - its heart is like the movement of the wind and waves. The Way is…

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Aikido is not an art to fight with enemies and defeat them. It is a way to lead all human beings to…

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A technique can only work if it is in harmony with universal principles. Such principles need to be grasped through Mind, pure…

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THE PATH IS exceedingly vast. From ancient times to the present day, even the greatest sages were unable to perceive and comprehend…

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THE TOTALLY AWAKENED warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive…

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Consider the ebb and flow of the tide. When waves come to strike the shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound.…

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Aiki is the way of the Kami and was born of the will of the Kami. Rise early in the morning to…

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The real Art of Peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors to defeat an enemy. Vanquish your foes…

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DAILY TRAINING in the Art of Peace allows your inner divinity to shine brighter and brighter. Do not concern yourself with the…

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Focus on stillness, rather than on movement

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Morihei Ueshiba by topic

Art (44) Peace (43) Aikido (27) Life (23) Nature (21) Heaven (19) Universe (18) Love (17) Inspirational (17) Earth (17) Body (17) Technique (16) Religion (16) Mind (16) Martial arts (16) World (15) Warrior (15) Spirit (15)