The founder, Morihei Ueshiba, O Sensei was born, at the end of the Samurai era, on December 14th, 1883. During this period, most young men had to learn martial arts to defend and protect their country. The Budo code, the warrior’s code, signified to fight with honor until death. Morihei Ueshiba discovered that war was not the solution to resolve the issues of the world. He then redefined and challenged the Budo code through Aikido, the art of peace.