Morihei Ueshiba

It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best…

— Morihei Ueshiba

You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment.

— Morihei Ueshiba

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

— Morihei Ueshiba

The art of Peace I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all.…

— Morihei Ueshiba

“In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of…

— Morihei Ueshiba

PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace is an act of faith, a belief in the ultimate power of nonviolence. It is faith…

— Morihei Ueshiba

Focus on stillness, rather than on movement

— Morihei Ueshiba

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

— Morihei Ueshiba

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead. The Art of Peace is a…

— Morihei Ueshiba

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

— Morihei Ueshiba

ALWAYS PRACTICE the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.

— Morihei Ueshiba

To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must: Calm the spirit and return to the source. Cleanse the body and spirit…

— Morihei Ueshiba

CONTEMPLATE THE workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, and take all that is good as your own.…

— Morihei Ueshiba

The Samurai is the first to suffer anxiety for human society, and he is the last to seek personal pleasure.

— Morihei Ueshiba

Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The…

— Morihei Ueshiba

True Budo is to accept the spirit of the universe, keep the peace of the world, correctly produce, protect and cultivate all…

— Morihei Ueshiba

WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.

— Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

— Morihei Ueshiba

The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can…

— Morihei Ueshiba

Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.

— Morihei Ueshiba

I want considerate people to listen to the voice of Aikido. It is not for correcting others; it is for correcting your…

— Morihei Ueshiba

True victory does not come from defeating an enemy, true victory comes from giving love and changing an enemies heart.

— Morihei Ueshiba

ALL THINGS, material and spiritual, originate from one source and are related as if they were one family. The past, present, and…

— Morihei Ueshiba

THE ART OF PEACE is to fulfill that which is lacking.

— Morihei Ueshiba

The Art of Peace is based on four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water.

— Morihei Ueshiba