Aikido is a Budo (martial art) created by Morihei Ueshiba. After the Founder's passing in 1969, his son Kisshomaru Ueshiba was inaugurated as NIdai Aikido Doshu. At present, Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of the Founder, has succeeded his father as Aikido Doshu. The Aikikai Foundation, officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1940, was founded in order to preserve and promote the ideals of the true Aikido created by the Founder. As the Aikido World Headquarters, it is the parent organization for the development and expansion of Aikido throughout the world.

  

Moriteru Ueshiba (Born April 2, 1951) is the third and current dōshu of the Aikikai.

He was born in Tokyo, Japan, and assumed the title of dōshu on January 4, 1999 following the death of his father, Kisshomaru Ueshiba. He is a grandson of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido. He graduated from Meiji Gakuin University with a degree in economics.[1]

He assumed the position of dōjōchō  or director of Aikikai Hombu Dojo in 1986 and in 1996 became chairman of the Aikikai Foundation.

He is also the author of the book Progressive Aikido and co-author of the book Best Aikido: The Fundamentals along with the aid of his father Kisshomaru Ueshiba and author of second continuing book of Best Aikido which is called The Aikido Master Course: Best Aikido 2.

In keeping with the iemoto system, he is expected to be succeeded as dōshu by his son Mitsuteru Ueshiba.