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What is AIKIDO?

Aikido is a contemporary martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba. Following his passing, leadership was passed on to his son, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, who became the second Doshu. Today, this responsibility is carried by Moriteru Ueshiba, continuing the family’s legacy as the current Aikido Doshu. The Aikikai Foundation was created to preserve the teachings of the Founder, encourage physical and mental growth through Aikido, and spread the art worldwide. At present, Aikido is practiced in over 140 countries. The central dojo, known as Aikido Hombu Dojo, was established in 1931. Under the guidance of the Doshu, numerous Shihan and Shidoin work together with dedication to advance, refine, and promote the practice of Aikido at its very heart.
Morihei Ueshiba
Founder of Aikido

Founder of Aikido

Creator of a modern martial art blending harmony and discipline.
Philosophical Vision

Philosophical Vision

Believed in peace, spiritual growth, and unity through martial practice.
Global Legacy

Global Legacy

His teachings spread to over 140 countries worldwide.
The Hombu Dojo

The Hombu Dojo

Established the Aikido Headquarters in 1931 in Tokyo, Japan.

Legacy, Achievements, and Influence

Masters’ Profiles & Expertise

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Inspiring words from Aikido’s greatest teachers

Masters’ Quotes

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One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.

Morihei Ueshiba

Words of O-Sensei

Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner… You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.

Morihei Ueshiba

Words of O-Sensei

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

Morihei Ueshiba

Words of O-Sensei

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

Morihei Ueshiba

Words of O-Sensei

The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.

Morihei Ueshiba

Words of O-Sensei

In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control… Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them.

Morihei Ueshiba

Words of O-Sensei

The Future Awaits

On the Horizon

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Domestic Seminar
Shiraz, Iran

Fall Season Seminar

21/11/2025
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Tradition, Strength, and Balance

Master’s Perspective

Aikido is the legacy that the great master Morihei Ueshiba left for the world as a path toward friendship, harmony among people, and the creation of global peace. Let us open our hearts, accept people as they are, and love them sincerely. The world is filled with energy; Aikido teaches us to dispel negative energies, attract positive ones, and share them with one another. Iran Aikido Arai Dojo was founded In 2015 with the aim of uniting Aikido in Iran and has always sought to maintain lasting connections between Iranian and international practitioners. With pride, | announce that the doors of our dojo are open to all enthusiasts, and we warmly welcome you. Reza Samadi (Ceylan) President Iran Aikido Arai Dojo
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The Future Awaits

On the Horizon

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