 After Ueshiba's death, aikido continued to be promulgated by his students (many of whom became noted martial artists in their own right).It is now practiced around the world.Morihei Ueshiba was born in Nishinotani village (now part of the city of Tanabe), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on December 14, 1883, the fourth child (and only son) born to Yoroku Ueshiba and his wife Yuki.