pervaded by an atmosphere of seriousness and quiet dignity. Great importance is attached to correct attitude, etiquette and behaviour during training. The development of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba (pronounced ‘oo-ey-shiba’) was born in 1883. As a teenager he developed an interest in bujutsu, in particular in jujutsu (unarmed combat) and kenjutsu (swordsmanship). After