Aikido Celebration 2011:

Morihei Ueshiba in Hawaii 1961-2011


I have come to Hawaii in order to build a “silver bridge.” Until now, I have remained in Japan, building a “golden bridge” to unite Japan, but henceforward, I wish to build a bridge to bring the different countries of the world together through the harmony and love contained in aikido. I think that aiki, offspring of the martial arts, can unite the people of the world in harmony, in the true spirit of budo, enveloping the world in unchanging love.

- Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Greeting Morihei Ueshiba Morihei Ueshiba arrives at Honolulu Airport, February 27, 1961

Aikido Celebration 2011 is an organization composed of more than 20 Aikido dojo throughout the state of Hawaii dedicated to the public celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first and only visit made to Hawaii by Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. A commemorative seminar and banquet with Sandai Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba is being planned for President's Day weekend - February 18th-21st 2011.

All Aikido students, regardless of rank or affiliation are welcome to join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founder's visit to Hawaii. Please watch this website for news and updates or subscribe to our announcement mailing list.