Ueshiba

Ueshiba (written: 植芝 lit. "planted lawn") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Kisshomaru Ueshiba, an aikido master, the second doshu of the Aikikai
• Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido, often referred to as Ōsensei
• Moriteru Ueshiba, an aikido master, the third doshu of the Aikikai
• Mitsuteru Ueshiba, son of Moriteru Ueshiba and presumed heir
• Riichi Ueshiba, a Japanese manga artist

Other uses

• Ueshiba sensei might refer to any teacher of anything, who carries the name Ueshiba; sensei means teacher. A couple of aikido teachers might be referred to as Ueshiba sensei.