Aikido is a martial way created and developed by Master Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei) (1883 – 1969) as a natural expression of his spiritual development and lifetime of training in the martial arts. In the budo lineage, Aikido is practiced in the dojo as a martial art, while in daily life its applications for harmony and peace are much more far reaching. A highly respected and effective response to conflict, Aikido is an approach toward life that respects and promotes harmonious solutions.