Aikikai
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The Aikikai is the original school of Aikido.[1] It is centered on the Aikikai Foundation in Japan, and its figurehead is the Doshu (the family heir of the founder of Aikido). It is represented globally through the International Aikido Federation.
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Also known as | Aikikai; Aikikai Honbu |
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Date founded | c.1948 |
Country of origin | Japan |
Founder | Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 Ueshiba Morihei, December 14, 1883–April 26, 1969) |
Current head | Moriteru Ueshiba (植芝 守央 Ueshiba Moriteru, born April 2, 1951) |
Arts taught | Aikido |
Ancestor schools | Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu • Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū • Yagyū Shingan-ryū |
Descendant schools | Ki Society Kokikai |
Official website | http://www.aikikai.or.jp |
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Highest governing body | International Aikido Federation |
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Characteristics | |
Contact | Yes |
Mixed-sex | Yes |
Type | Martial art |
Presence | |
Country or region | Worldwide |
Olympic | No |
World Games | 1989 – 2005 (invitational) |
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