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Last updated on April 17, 2025.

Mitsugi Saotome is a Japanese aikido teacher currently living in the United States. He was a direct disciple of the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.

Born: March 7, 1937

Source: Wikipedia

We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.

Mitsugi Saotome

If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life; it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.

Mitsugi Saotome

As your training progresses, always remember that the key to gaining the ability for spontaneous and creative technique lies in good ukemi.

Mitsugi Saotome