Ueshiba Kisshomaru
Doshu / Master
Japanese grandmaster, son of Morihei Ueshiba, and 2nd Doshu of the international Aikikai organization.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth6/27/1921
Date of Death1/4/1999
Era20th century
Country of Origin
Japan
JapanRank / Title2nd Doshu Aikikai Aikido
Active Years1942–1999
Biography
Kisshomaru Ueshiba succeeded his father Morihei Ueshiba as 2nd Doshu of Aikido. He organized Aikikai Hombu Dojo, creating standard technical manuals and expanding Aikido globally.