Kisshomaru Ueshiba (植芝 吉祥丸, Ueshiba Kisshōmaru, June 27, 1921 – January 4, 1999) was a prominent Japanese master of aikido.[1] He was the son of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, and became the international leader of aikido after his father's death.[1][2]
Ueshiba was born on June 27, 1921, in the city of Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.[1][2][3] He was the third son and fourth child of Morihei Ueshiba and Hatsu Ueshiba (née Itokawa).[4][5] Ueshiba began training under his father around 1937.[1]
Aikido career
In 1942, while he was still studying at Waseda University, Morihei Ueshiba (who was retiring to Iwama) appointed him the head of the Kobukan Dojo in Shinjuku, Tokyo.[1] He saved the dojo from fire bombing several times during the World War II.[1] Ueshiba graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Economics and Political Science with a degree in economics in 1946.[1]
Speaking about the period just after World War II, Moriteru Ueshiba said, "there was not yet much activity at the Hombu Dojo. For a time my father [Kisshomaru Ueshiba] was actually in Iwama instead ... starting around 1949, he worked for about seven years at a company called Osaka Shoji. He had no other choice. Even if you have a dojo, you can't make a living if nobody is coming to train, which was largely the case after the war. So, he took a job as an ordinary company employee during the day and taught only in the mornings and evenings."[6]
Beginning in 1948, Ueshiba oversaw the development of the Aikikai Honbu organization (and eventually the tearing down of the Kobukan Dojo in 1967 to construct the Aikikai headquarters). In 1952, Ueshiba became a founding member and appointed head of the Aikido Division of the Kokusai Budoin (International Martial Arts Federation) by Prince Kaya Tsunenori to help spread aikido worldwide. In 1969, Kisshomaru Ueshiba assumed the title of Doshu with the passing of the Founder.
Later life
After Morihei Ueshiba's death in 1969, Kisshomaru Ueshiba took on the mantle of Doshu (hereditary head).[1][2][3][7] In 1986, in recognition of his contributions to the public good through the development and growth of Aikido, Kisshomaru Ueshiba received the Medal of Honor with Blue Ribbon from the Japanese Government. In 1990, In recognition of his distinguished services and contributions to cultural exchange between France and Japan, Ueshiba received a gold medal Sports Merit award from the French government. This is the first time a Japanese citizen has received this medal. In 1995, Ueshiba received the Third Order of the Sacred Treasure Award from the Japanese government.[3] By 1998, Ueshiba's health had declined and this necessitated visits to hospital.[2]
Ueshiba died around 5:30 PM on January 4, 1999, in a Tokyo hospital.[1][2] The cause of death was respiratory failure.[8] As his father was the first Doshu, he was the second Doshu, and after his death, his son Moriteru Ueshiba became the third Doshu, following the iemoto system.
Publications
Kisshomaru Ueshiba, A Life in Aikido: The Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba (2008), Kodansha International, ISBN978-4-7700-2617-0
Kisshomaru Ueshiba, The Art of Aikido: Principles and Essential Techniques (2004) Kodansha International, ISBN978-4-7700-2945-4
Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (2002) Kodansha International, ISBN978-4-7700-2762-7
Kisshomaru Ueshiba, The Spirit of Aikido (1987), Kodansha International, ISBN978-0-87011-850-0
Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Aikido (1985), Japan Publications Trading, ISBN978-0-87040-629-4
References
^ abcdefghiPranin, S. A. (c. 2009): Encyclopedia of Aikido: Ueshiba, Kisshomaru 2011-06-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on March 1, 2010.
^ abcdeGoldsbury, P. (1999): Obituary: Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba Retrieved on March 2, 2010.
^ abcAikikai Foundation: Doshu chronology 2009-10-01 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 28, 2010.
^Dang, P. T., & Seiser, L. (2006): Advanced Aikido (p. 3). Tokyo: Tuttle. (ISBN978-0-8048-3785-9)
^Pranin, S. A. (1993): Morihei Ueshiba & Kisshomaru Ueshiba 2017-11-07 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on March 11, 2010.
^Pranin, S. A. (1999): Interview with Moriteru Ueshiba 2010-12-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 28, 2010.
^Dang, P. T., & Seiser, L. (2003): Aikido basics (p. 22). Boston, MA: Tuttle. (ISBN978-0-8048-3490-2)
^Obituary - Doshu Kisshomaru Written by Peter Goldsbury, 1 February 1999
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba 植芝 吉祥丸 Ueshiba Kisshōmaru June 27 1921 January 4 1999 was a prominent Japanese master of aikido 1 He was the son of Morihei Ueshiba founder of aikido and became the international leader of aikido after his father s death 1 2 Kisshomaru UeshibaBorn 1921 06 27 June 27 1921Ayabe Kyoto Prefecture JapanDiedJanuary 4 1999 1999 01 04 aged 77 Tokyo JapanNative name植芝 吉祥丸 Ueshiba KisshomaruNationalityJapaneseStyleAikidoTeacher s Morihei UeshibaChildrenMoriteru Ueshiba Contents 1 Early life 2 Aikido career 3 Later life 4 Publications 5 ReferencesEarly life EditUeshiba was born on June 27 1921 in the city of Ayabe Kyoto Prefecture Japan 1 2 3 He was the third son and fourth child of Morihei Ueshiba and Hatsu Ueshiba nee Itokawa 4 5 Ueshiba began training under his father around 1937 1 Aikido career EditIn 1942 while he was still studying at Waseda University Morihei Ueshiba who was retiring to Iwama appointed him the head of the Kobukan Dojo in Shinjuku Tokyo 1 He saved the dojo from fire bombing several times during the World War II 1 Ueshiba graduated from Waseda University Faculty of Economics and Political Science with a degree in economics in 1946 1 Speaking about the period just after World War II Moriteru Ueshiba said there was not yet much activity at the Hombu Dojo For a time my father Kisshomaru Ueshiba was actually in Iwama instead starting around 1949 he worked for about seven years at a company called Osaka Shoji He had no other choice Even if you have a dojo you can t make a living if nobody is coming to train which was largely the case after the war So he took a job as an ordinary company employee during the day and taught only in the mornings and evenings 6 Beginning in 1948 Ueshiba oversaw the development of the Aikikai Honbu organization and eventually the tearing down of the Kobukan Dojo in 1967 to construct the Aikikai headquarters In 1952 Ueshiba became a founding member and appointed head of the Aikido Division of the Kokusai Budoin International Martial Arts Federation by Prince Kaya Tsunenori to help spread aikido worldwide In 1969 Kisshomaru Ueshiba assumed the title of Doshu with the passing of the Founder Later life EditAfter Morihei Ueshiba s death in 1969 Kisshomaru Ueshiba took on the mantle of Doshu hereditary head 1 2 3 7 In 1986 in recognition of his contributions to the public good through the development and growth of Aikido Kisshomaru Ueshiba received the Medal of Honor with Blue Ribbon from the Japanese Government In 1990 In recognition of his distinguished services and contributions to cultural exchange between France and Japan Ueshiba received a gold medal Sports Merit award from the French government This is the first time a Japanese citizen has received this medal In 1995 Ueshiba received the Third Order of the Sacred Treasure Award from the Japanese government 3 By 1998 Ueshiba s health had declined and this necessitated visits to hospital 2 Ueshiba died around 5 30 PM on January 4 1999 in a Tokyo hospital 1 2 The cause of death was respiratory failure 8 As his father was the first Doshu he was the second Doshu and after his death his son Moriteru Ueshiba became the third Doshu following the iemoto system Publications EditKisshomaru Ueshiba A Life in Aikido The Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba 2008 Kodansha International ISBN 978 4 7700 2617 0 1 Kisshomaru Ueshiba The Art of Aikido Principles and Essential Techniques 2004 Kodansha International ISBN 978 4 7700 2945 4 Kisshomaru Ueshiba Best Aikido The Fundamentals 2002 Kodansha International ISBN 978 4 7700 2762 7 2 Kisshomaru Ueshiba The Spirit of Aikido 1987 Kodansha International ISBN 978 0 87011 850 0 3 Kisshomaru Ueshiba Aikido 1985 Japan Publications Trading ISBN 978 0 87040 629 4References Edit a b c d e f g h i Pranin S A c 2009 Encyclopedia of Aikido Ueshiba Kisshomaru Archived 2011 06 05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on March 1 2010 a b c d e Goldsbury P 1999 Obituary Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba Retrieved on March 2 2010 a b c Aikikai Foundation Doshu chronology Archived 2009 10 01 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 28 2010 Dang P T amp Seiser L 2006 Advanced Aikido p 3 Tokyo Tuttle ISBN 978 0 8048 3785 9 Pranin S A 1993 Morihei Ueshiba amp Kisshomaru Ueshiba Archived 2017 11 07 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on March 11 2010 Pranin S A 1999 Interview with Moriteru Ueshiba Archived 2010 12 04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 28 2010 Dang P T amp Seiser L 2003 Aikido basics p 22 Boston MA Tuttle ISBN 978 0 8048 3490 2 Obituary Doshu Kisshomaru Written by Peter Goldsbury 1 February 1999 Preceded byMorihei Ueshiba Dōshu of AikikaiApril 26 1969 January 4 1999 Succeeded byMoriteru UeshibaPreceded byKoichi Tohei de facto de jure Dōjōchō of Aikikai Hombu Dōjō1969 1989 Succeeded byKisaburo Osawa de facto Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kisshomaru Ueshiba amp oldid 1098414179, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
