The Grand Patriarch of Aikido Morihei Uechiba

We all know he was the founder, but did you see him ever perform at this speed and precision? He moves on his knees like most people walk across the room. He was most certainly a showman, but like the old saying goes, if you can do it it is not bragging, it is a demonstration of your skill. Master Ueshiba was one of those highly gifted people who was able to talk the talk and walk the walk, so to speak. This entire B/W footage is without question some of the best of the master at more then one demonstration or seminar or class. There is no sound, as it was filmed in 1930s. Hence it is a silent movie but the perfect music overlay make it a pleasure to watch. Ueshiba is the one master that all masters, no matter their art watched and used as a role model as he was talented, charismatic and a one of a kind.