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Lineage
Aikido has evolved from its founder
Morihei Ueshiba (born 1883) through the
different students and schools to create
some subtly different forms. One of
Ueshiba's greatest students, Koichi Tohei,
was fascinated by the impact of the mind
on the body and developed this theme into
‘Ki Aikido’. This was developed by one of
Tohei’s devoted students, Kenjiro
Yoshigasaki until his passing in February
2021. Yoshigasaki Sensei founded the Ki
no Kenkyukai Association Internationale in
2003 and which became Ki no Kenkyukai
Musubi in 2022. Highland Ki Aikido Society
trains to their syllabus.
Why this Site?
As Aikido has developed under different
sensei and governing bodies, so too has
the language and terminology evolved.
The variations and differences in the
phonetic translation from the original
Japanese has given rise to different
English spellings for some Aikido words
and actions. To help me better understand
the practice, since late 2013 I have
attended Aikido seminars with Sensei
Yoshigsaki and others. This site represents
my knowledge today and as I learn more
about this fascinating practice, I will update
this site. I hope the information here finds
a wide audience and proves helpful.
Is it for You?
Ki Aikido is a spiritual martial art; transforming it from
the traditional aggressive, fighting martial art to an art
that seeks to avoid conflict. In real life, we cannot go
about hurting other people; Ki Aikido aims for self-
defence without causing injury.
There are no tournaments or competitions.
Ki Aikido does not rely on bodily strength but rather on
the unification of mind and body. Therefore Ki Aikido is
beneficial and more suited to a wider audience,
regardless of age, physical stature or gender. Most
importantly, the Ki Aikido philosophies and practices
concentrate on self-development and can be applied
beneficially to every-day life. This philosophy
appealed to me so this is the path I followed.
Morihei Ueshiba
Koichi Tohei
Kenjiro Yoshigasaki
About Ki Aikido
“Through my fifty years of teaching aikido, I found the most important thing is love and respect. If you are following me,
you follow the way of love and respect.” Doshu, Yoshigasaki Sensei 1951-2021
This site is aimed primarily at beginners of Ki Aikido practising Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido
Ki no Kenkyukai Musubi