Most people don't even know that there are Aikido Styles. This is because most schools are removed from any politics, and because of the logic of the plan of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. There are, however, several Aikido Styles, and they do offer divergence.
When O Sensei was a young man he trained with an attitude towards combat and real fighting. The fact that he could defeat an armed naval officer, without a sword of his own, backs this theory up. During those years the Aiki training was so intense that the floors of the martial arts training hall would give way, this is back up by tales of the legendary 'Hell dojo.'
The first Aikido style to branch off from O sensei's teachings was the Yoseikan. Yoseikan was founded by Minoru Mochizuki, who was a live in student of Morihei Ueshiba. The style was expanded into a more combative type of mode, including such arts as Karate and Judo.
The Next Aikido style to branch off from the official Aikido of Master Ueshiba was Yoshinkan. Yoshinkan was begun by the legendary Shioda Gozo. Master Shioda was also a live in aikido student of the founder, and he reached the level of tenth dan black belt.
The third art to diverge from the main school was the Shodokan. This was begun by Kenji Tomiki, and there was actually some consternation and concern when this split occurred. This style proposed and advocated the use of competitions as a valid training method.
The fourth, and maybe the most significant school to split from the main school was the Ki Society, established by Koichi Tohei. This split occurred because of an argument between the founder's son, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, and Master Tohei. The main reason for the divergence involved their positions as to how ki should be used, its important to training, and so on.
There are many other styles of Aikido to have gone their own way over the years. This includes such martial arts as Iwama Ryu Aikido, Kobayashi style, and so on. Still, in spite of any differences of opinion, the Aikido taught by Morihei Ueshiba has remained firmly ensconced as the leader.
The teaching of O Sensei is one of harmony in the spirit, so in spite of any arguments concerning technique or methods, the different schools have remained on good terms. The people who established these other schools always remained on good terms with Master Ueshiba. Thus, the mission of this marvelous martial art continues, and the various Aikido Styles, in spite of all differences, remain one.
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