hereditary leader of Aikido, now Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of O'Sensei

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The official curator of the art of aikido. The title means the master or owner (shu) of the way (do). The present Doshu is Moriteru Ueshiba, the grandson of the founder of aikido.[Back

Grandmaster. Following the traditional Japanese custom, the position of Doshu has been made hereditary.

The title of the head of aikido

Master of the Way, Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of O-Sensei.

Doshu (道主) is a martial art title, literally translated as 'Master of the Way'.