The History of Aikido
The Founder of Aikido
Morihei Ueshiba
Developed from an ancient martial art, Aikido came into being through the efforts of Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), the founder of Aikido. He is recognised as one of history’s greatest martial artists. He developed an art that joins with the force of an attack and utilises throws and locks. Morihei Ueshiba Sensei synthesized a variety of martial arts techniques he had learned from studying with masters of ‘jujitsu’ (unarmed combat), ‘kenjutsu’ (kendo) and ‘sojutsu’ (spear fighting).
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The Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai
Maruyama Sensei
Master Koretoshi Maruyama is widely admired and respected and was a student of the founder of Aikido Master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). He has dedicated his life to communicating the benefits of ‘positive mind’ through Aikido. He has inspired many thousands of people throughout the world over many years.
Aikido Yuishinkai was founded by Maruyama Sensei to promote universal values and principles of peace throughout the world. Students from all styles of aikido train with us as we are non-partisan in our approach. Friendship with other dojos is encouraged in keeping with the harmonious spirit of Aikido. Aikido Yuishinkai is truly ‘Aikido without boundaries’.
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Chief Instructor
Michael Williams Sensei
Michael Williams Sensei was awarded 9th Dan and has been appointed Chief Instructor by the Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, Master Koretoshi Maruyama, in October 2003.
In this role, he acts as facilitator for the expansion of Aikido Yuishinkai International and makes available the resources necessary to disseminate information to affiliated dojos around the world. Assisting in this role are Elisabeth Andel, multimedia coordinator and Valerie Williams, correspondence and promotions.
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The Ki Federation of Australia
Christopher Hall Sensei
In 1995 the Ki Federation of Australia was founded by Sensei Christopher Hall 5th Dan. We are a group of dojos commited to the Martial Art of Peace and ascociated with Aikido Yuishinkai.
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Beau McGuffie Sensei
2005 Saw Sensei Chris Hall return to the U.K. It was a huge loss for our students as he was a great teacher. Beau McGuffie Sensei was appointed his successor in June 2005
"I will continue to pass on the wealth of knowledge that was passed on to me."