What is Ki-Aikido?

Ki-aikido is a movement art derived from traditional Japanese martial arts, based on the idea that the mind moves the body. When the art of guiding the mind is mastered, one can resist a strong opponent in a simple way.

Youth classes

Ki-Aikido was developed by the Japanese teacher Koichi Tohei, who was often ill as a child. He tried many things to become strong and healthy. At some point he began training Aikido. He discovered that with good posture you can move someone very relaxed. He found practicing posture and relaxation more important than any technique. Thus he developed Ki-Aikido, where learning techniques goes hand in hand with relaxation and good posture.

Reiki

Reiki is a natural, simple yet effective way of transmitting ki. Rei stands for the universal, all‑encompassing. Ki stands for life energy. In reiki there is a relationship between the receiver and the giver. The receiver feels the energy flows start again and experiences a beneficial effect. The giver shares that experience. To be a good channel, the giver must function optimally. In practice, little attention is often given to this. Shin shin toitsu do is the path to coordination of body and mind. The giver of reiki learns to be in harmony with the environment.

Helmond

Ki-Aikidoschool Torii started in Helmond in 1998 as the only dojo in the Netherlands affiliated with the Ki Society in Japan. Over the years the offering in Helmond expanded with aikido for youth and Shin shin toitsu do and Reiki. Ki-Aikidoschool Torii also opened a dojo in Krefeld in recent years.

Krefeld

Ki-Aikido is a movement art derived from traditional Japanese martial arts, based on the idea that the mind leads the body. When the art of mental guidance is mastered, one can resist even a strong opponent in a simple way. Ki-Aikido is not a combat sport in itself, but its techniques and movements contain elements of philosophy, psychology, and dynamics. Practiced this way, body and mind are trained, health improves, and self-confidence increases.