Kisshomaru Ueshiba was a prominent Japanese master of aikido.
12 Facts About Kisshomaru Ueshiba
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba was the son of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, and became the international leader of aikido after his father's death.
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba was the third son and fourth child of Morihei Ueshiba and Hatsu Ueshiba.
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In 1942, while he was still studying at Waseda University, Morihei Kisshomaru Ueshiba appointed him the head of the Kobukan Dojo in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba saved the dojo from fire bombing several times during the World War II.
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Economics and Political Science with a degree in economics in 1946.
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In 1952, Kisshomaru Ueshiba became a founding member and appointed head of the Aikido Division of the Kokusai Budoin by Prince Kaya Tsunenori to help spread aikido worldwide.
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In 1969, Kisshomaru Ueshiba assumed the title of Doshu with the passing of the Founder.
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In 1986, in recognition of his contributions to the public good through the development and growth of Aikido, Kisshomaru Ueshiba received the Medal of Honor with Blue Ribbon from the Japanese Government.
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In 1990, In recognition of his distinguished services and contributions to cultural exchange between France and Japan, Kisshomaru Ueshiba received a gold medal Sports Merit award from the French government.
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In 1995, Kisshomaru Ueshiba received the Third Order of the Sacred Treasure Award from the Japanese government.
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba died around 5:30 PM on January 4,1999, in a Tokyo hospital.