Art of Peace
Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Moriteru Ueshiba
Doshu
written by: Haris Bin Jumadi
O'Sensei passed away on the 26th of April 1969. Kisshomaru Ueshiba succeeded O'Sensei and assumed the title of Doshu, head of the Aikido world.
Moriteru Ueshiba Doshu
( Present Aikido Doshu )
Kisshomaru Ueshiba
( 1921 - 1999 )
Kisshomaru Ueshiba Doshu was born on the 27th of June 1921 and trained under the guidance of his father Morihei Ueshiba. He continued to spread the teachings of Aikido until his passing on the 4th of January 1999.
On his passing, his son Moriteru Ueshiba became the 3rd Doshu of Aikido. Moriteru Ueshiba is the current Doshu of Aikido.
The complete Doshu Chronology can be found @AIKIKAI FOUNDATION Aikido World Headquarters.