Isabella is a junior at the Northampton club and was given special dispensation to attend the Summer Seminar. She camped with her father, Scott, who was attending the first week and then taking his first Dan grading. She sent in this account of her junior aikido experience ….. I thought it was a great privilege…
This article, on the effects of Ki Aikido, was sent in by Linda Keogh from the Northampton Ki Aikido Club… I have practiced on and off over my life several forms of martial arts. Often attracted to the philosophy and spirituality behind them rather than the physicality. Whilst they have eased my mind at times,…
Here is a Ki Aikido testimonial from Fusako Sugimoto, who practices at the Brixton Club under Sensei Ros Davies… I have been practicing Ki-Aikido since 2014 for three years in Brixton dojo in London after 30 years of gap since practicing different Aikido in Japan. In the beginning of my practice in London, the Ki…
Here is a nice testimonial with praise for members. It is from John Glauert, who lives in Mark, just down the road from Headquarters. He kindly hosted the stay of 13 of our members at his property over the course of the Summer Seminar, either camping or as bed and breakfast. This included students from Canada, Australia,…
A letter on Diabetes and Ki Aikido was received by the Ki Federation in July 2010. It was written by Derek Martin who found a surprise improvement in his diabetes after starting Ki Aikido. Derek has kindly given us permission to reproduced the text of his original letter, and has also provided an update for April 2015. The original letter…
Here is a nice testimonial from an ex student that was sent to our Facebook page… Hi, I practiced Ki Aikido at the Bristol Dojo run by Sensei Bob Isles way back in 1991-92. Over the years I travelled throughout Europe and never found another Ki Aikido Dojo, but have never forgotten what I learned…
The qualities that we are trying to develop as adult Ki Aikido students are equally relevant to the development of children. Self-confidence, calmness, a positive and non-aggressive outlook are all qualities that will benefit a child when dealing with other children and adults. Of course there are other benefits to Junior Aikido – don’t forget they are doing…
