Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei
1883-1969
Aikido Founder

Several times in his final years Morihei sadly reflected, "I've given my life to opening the path of Aikido but when I look back no one is following me".
Once an American disciple said to Morihei, "I really want to do Your Aikido" Morihei replied "How unusual! Everyone else wants to do their own Aikido".