In keeping with the iemoto system, he is expected to succeed his father as Dōshu.
From April 2012, Ueshiba is Dojocho of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, and as such is referred to as Waka-sensei (若先生, "young master").
More than simply a title of respect, it is intended to refer to the successor, who will take on leadership after his father.
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