Home - Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe, Iwama Aikido is the style of Aikido as taught originally by Moriehei Ueshiba (referred to as O-Sensei or 'Great Teacher'), the founder of this martial art. Iwama Aikido preserves the founder's style through the lineage of his student Morihito Saito, 9th Dan and beyond. Iwama Aikido is based upon solid foundations of understanding, developing greater skills and ability through regular practice in both body (Tai-jutsu) and Aiki weapons (Buki-waza). Saito Sensei was keen to promote [.