Morihiro Saito
Shihan / 9th Dan Aikido
Japanese 9th Dan Aikido grandmaster, guardian of Iwama dojo, and Morihei Ueshiba's chief weapons disciple.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth3/31/1928
Date of Death5/13/2002
Era20th century
Country of Origin
Japan (Iwama)
Japan (Iwama)Rank / TitleGuardian of Iwama Style Aikido / Master of Aiki-ken & Aiki-jo
Active Years1946–2002
Biography
Morihiro Saito trained daily under founder Morihei Ueshiba in Iwama for 23 years. He preserved the exact technical relationship between empty-hand Taijutsu, Aiki-ken (sword), and Aiki-jo (staff).