Gradings are an opportunity to show our understanding of Aikido exercises, and our sensitivity towards our partner, regardless of age. When we’re young, each birthday brings a surge of anticipation: the excitement, the butterflies, and…
This article recounts hosting the recent, and first, Edinburgh Area Course. It was provided by Sensei Ben Docherty who teaches at the Edinburgh Ki Aikido Club. I was around twelve years old when I attended…
This article describes a French journey through Aikido. Adam de Lichana, representative of the Ki Federation in Paris, France (AFKA) has kindly provided us with his story. In 1992, during a period of depression, my…
Gabriel from the East Kilbride club has written a rather lovely aikido poem. He has sent this in response to our request for articles for the website and social media. Dance of Ki Planets spinning…
This article on gratitude within Aikido is from Linda Keogh, from the Northampton Ki Aikido Club. It was written in December 2019. As a new year looms, I find myself inclined towards some reflection. Especially…
Simon Parkin is a radio host on BBC Somerset. In June 2018, he came to the Ki Federation of Great Britain’s Headquarters and interviewed several members about their aikido experience. This is an extract of…
This article on changing from competitive to co-operative through Ki Aikido, is provided by Linda Keogh from the Northampton Ki Aikido Club. All of us have parts in us, be it emotional or physical, that…
This article on Ki Aikido and the fear of failure was supplied by Alfredo from the Richmond Hill club in Toronto, Canada. There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the…
This article on why Ki Aikido has so much to say was supplied by Linda Keogh, from the Northampton Ki Aikido Club… It seems in today’s world when technology drives innovation, and the ability to…
The following article on Classroom Ki Meditation was provided by James Sherlock. James is a school teacher for 10 and 11 year olds. James also teaches the junior Ki Aikido class at the St. Albans…
