Written on September 11, 2025

It is a historical moment for the International Aikido Federation!
Today, on 11/09/2025, an Extraordinary General Assembly of the IAF has unanimously resolved to start the process of IAF incorporation.

This marks the beginning of a new chapter—the IAF will become a General Incorporated Association (GIA), as a crucial first step toward becoming a Public Interest Incorporated Association (PIIA).

A heartfelt thank you to Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba, President of the IAF, who graciously opened and closed the meeting, to Dojo-cho Mitsuteru Ueshiba and other esteemed members of the Aikikai Foundation, as well as the members of the IAF Senior Council, Technical Council and Directing Committee. We also express deep gratitude to all Member Countries for the unanimous support of this important way forward.

We are convinced that today’s achievement strengthens the IAF’s leading role in representing Aikido within the international sports community and safeguards the art’s enduring values for future generations.