What is Aikikai? (Aikido)

The Aikikai is the world's largest and most established Aikido organization, based in Tokyo, Japan, the birthplace of Aikido. The organization continues the tradition begun by Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba and is today led by his grandson, Moriteru Ueshiba (Dōshu).

The Role and Importance of Aikikai

The Aikikai is the official body that maintains and advances Aikido standards worldwide. Organizations offering Aikido training must be affiliated with the Aikikai to be recognized internationally. This ensures that Aikido's technical, ethical, and philosophical values are preserved and that misapplications are prevented.

Requirements for an Aikido Organization to Become an Aikikai Member

Being accepted into Aikikai is not an easy process. To do this:

✔ The organization must be headed by a world-renowned and high-level sensei.

✔ This sensei must have taught many Aikido seminars internationally.

✔ Must have trained many students with dan degrees.

✔ High-level Aikido instructors must be included in the organization.

Advantages of Aikikai

• International recognition of official dan degrees (black belts)

• Worldwide seminar and training opportunities

• Maintaining the standards of traditional Aikido

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As a result , the Aikikai is the ultimate authority for the proper practice and teaching of Aikido throughout the world.