Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshibawas a martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaisoor Ōsensei, "Great Teacher"...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth14 December 1883
CountryJapan
Morihei Ueshiba quotes about
becomes beings develop full human iron steel
Iron is full of impurities that weaken it: through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion.
life motivational goal
Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.
sports spiritual and-love
Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love.
sports moving opponents
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
warrior success-of-others missions
A warrior's mission is to foster the success of others.
pain light order
EACH DAY OF HUMAN life contains joy and anger, pain and pleasure, darkness and light, growth and decay. Each moment is etched with nature’s grand design-do not try to deny or oppose the cosmic order of things.
inspiring success mistake
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
unique challenges encounters
The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. Aikido has no form - it is the study of the spirit
sports enlightenment path
Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.
heaven mountain cosmos
Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life. Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the universe; breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside. Next, breathe up all fecundity and vibrancy of the earth. Finally, blend the breath of heaven and the breath of earth with your own, becoming the Breath of Life itself.
spiritual wisdom peace
The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.
sports peace heart
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth.
mma shields spirit
Your spirit is the true shield.
aikido martial-arts possessed
Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.