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Aikido Shudokan Indonesia

A member of International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation.

History of Aikido

Modern day Aikido can trace its origins back to the feudal society of 9 th century Japan .The Aiki system of techniques is said to have originated with Prince Teijun, the sixth son of the Emperor Seiwa (850-880) and was passed on to subsequent generations of the Minamoto family. Over the following generations, the techniques were eventually handed down to Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu, the younger brother of Yishiie Minamoto. Yoshimitsu was a man of exceptional talent and skill. It is said Yoshimitsu devised many of his techniques by watching a spider skillfully trap a large insect in its fragile web. His house, the Daito Mansion , has given its name to his system of Aikijutsu, which became known as Daito Ryu Aikijutsu

The Daito Ryu techniques were handed down in secret to family members and retainers, eventually reaching Sokaku Takeda (1859-1943), who was to later play major role in the foundation of modern day Aikido. The Daito Ryu system that was handed down to Sokaku Takeda was undoubtably different from that which was taught a thousand years before. The specific arts studied by Takeda are unknown except for his training in Ono-ha Itto-ryu kenjutsu. All evidence points to the conclusion that the Daito-Ryu arts Takeda taught are as much a synthesis of his vast training experience and technical innovation as they are a faithful continuation of the Aizu clan martial tradition.

One of Takeda's students was Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Born December 14, 1882 Ueshiba met Takeda in 1915, after attending a ten day seminar conducted by Takeda. So impressed was he by Takeda's techniques, Ueshiba immediately began a study of Daito Ryu. In addition, Ueshiba also studied Kito Ryu Jujitsu, Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Kenjutsu, and other empty hand and weapon arts.

Ueshiba, a deeply spiritual man, was a follower of the Omotokyo sect of Shintoism. As a consequence, the development of Aikido was strongly influenced by the beliefs of the Omotokyo sect. In 1931, Ueshiba opened up the Kobukan or "Hell" Dojo. This was when Ueshiba was reaching his physical peak. One of his students at this time was Gozo Shioda, who would later found Yoshinkan Aikido.Ueshiba was held in very high regard by other martial artists of the time including Jigaro Kano (the founder of Judo) who sent many of his top judo students to learn Aikido. These including Kenji Tomiki, who would later go on to develop a sport Aikido style-Tomiki Aikido, and Mochizuki Minoru who would go on to form Yoseikan Budo.

In 1942, Ueshiba moved to Iwama, where he opened up a dojo and established the Aiki shrine. In 1945 the Aikikai was set up, even though all forms of budo had been banned after the Second World War. The main Aikikai dojo was set up in Tokyo , though Ueshiba was mainly based at his Iwama dojo. The Tokyo dojo was left in the care of his son Kisshomaru (1921-1999) and other leading instructors such as Tohei Kohichi, who would later go on to form Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (better known as Ki Society Aikido).On April 26 th 1969, Sensei Morihei Ueshiba passed away at the age of 86. Ueshiba Sensei has left behind a legacy of martial techniques and spiritual techings that are now being taught all over the world.

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