Morihei Ueshiba Quotes
1883–1969 Japan
Morihei Ueshiba (14 December 1883 – 26 April 1969) was a philosopher, martial artist, author, and the creator of the discipline of Aikido.
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Also known as: Morehei Ueshiba, Ueshiba, Morihei
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Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage.
True Budo is to accept the spirit of the universe, keep the peace of the world, correctly produce, protect and cultivate all beings in nature.
Always imagine yourself on the battlefield under the fiercest attack; never forget this crucial element of training.
Budo (1938)
Regarding technique, from ancient times it has been said that movements must fly like lightning and attacks must strike like thunder.
Budo (1938)
The real Way of a Warrior is to prevent such slaughter — it is the Art of Peace, the power of love.
Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.
Budo (1938)
Instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.
Budo (1938)
Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit — love.
In order to establish heaven on earth, we need a Budo that is pure in spirit, that is devoid of hatred and greed.
Budo (1938)
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent.
Total Aikido (1997)
You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all than you encounter.
Inspire! What Great Leaders Do (2004)
Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family.
Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses.
Budo (1938)
In Aikido, however, we try to completely avoid killing, even the most evil person.
Budo (1938)
A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.
Budo (1938)
Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.
Budo (1938)
The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood. It is not a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake.
When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.
Budo (1938)
Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.
Budo (1938)
One should be prepared to receive ninety-nine percent of an enemy's attack and stare death right in the face in order to illumine the Path.
Budo (1938)