Ki is a subtle energy that some Aikido groups and practitioners work with. However, in my experience, the presence of Ki within Aikido training is relatively rare. This is the case even within Ki Aikido groups. What often happens is that a training modality (no matter how it started) ends up devolving to being technical … Continue reading Ki In Aikido Training
Tonight, we have an open session of Aikido. Anyone is welcome to join whatever level of interest you have. If you have never trained and are looking for a new activity to try then you are welcome. If you are already an Aikido practitioner you are also welcome. If you just want a one off … Continue reading What To Expect From An Open Session
As part of our Aikido training we talk about the concept of Ki. Aikido is translated roughly as “the way of harmonising with Ki” So we what exactly is that? Ki is not a commonly talked about concept within our culture and in general it is not something easy to explain or understand. Tohei Sensei … Continue reading Corroboration From Other Traditions
Aikido is mostly an art that is practised with a partner.Our techniques may be seen as katas that not only help us to improve in our technique but also help us to develop our bodies and our minds and gradually master the principles of Ki.How then can we train Aikido on our own?Some people suggest … Continue reading Solo Training For Aikido
In the style of Aikido we practise at Palace Of Art (and in the other clubs in our organisation) Ki development plays a big role. You might ask what exacty are the benefits of Ki development training?I found this article about this topic at https://shinshintoitsuaikido.org.uk/ki-development/. I thought I would share it with you."Ki development training helps us to … Continue reading What Is “Ki Training”?
In Ki Aikido one of our principles is to "Extend Ki" or what might also be called "extending your mind". I once heard another teacher say "shine like a lightbulb" to describe this state. What does this mean? One definition suggests: "Extend Ki" refers to the practice of extending one's energy and consciousness beyond the … Continue reading Extend Your Mind, Extend Your Ki
Something that has surprised me over the years in my Aikido practise is how much people are cutting themselves off from the real power they have. While practising various techniques, even with very big and strong people, I often sense that they are not accessing anywhere near the potential of the power they could generate … Continue reading The Power Of Relaxation
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