Kisshomaru Ueshiba

Kisshomaru Ueshiba (June 27 1921-January 4 1999) was the third son of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Kisshomaru was Doshu (roughly translated as "keeper" or "guardian of the Way") at Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo until his death on 1999.

Kisshomaru was born in Ayabe on 1921. He graduated from Waseda University with a degree in economics.