Mahalo and thank you to everybody who worked so hard to make this historic event a success, and to all those who came from so far away and from so many countries to share this moment with us!
Come visit us again - you can always find us on the Aikido Hawaii website at http://www.aikidohawaii.org
The entire proceeds of that event have been donated to the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross.
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
Morihei Ueshiba arrives at Honolulu Airport, February 27, 1961Seijuro Masuda Sensei, 8th Dan from the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, and Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei, 8th Dan from the New York Aikikai, will be special guest instructors at this event.
The seminar will take place at Mc Kinley High School, 1039 South King Street, Honolulu HI 96814. Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba Sensei gave a demonstration at Mc Kinley High School in 1961.
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.
Osensei prays in Hawaii
