The classic (yet always impressive) Cool Ki Trick.(Don’t miss out on our strange interactive demo of this Cool Ki Trick! Download the Shockwave plug-in to see it.)What Happens.Someone tries to bend your arm when it’s stiff, and succeeds. But when your arm is very relaxed, it becomes impossible to bend. This feels very strange. And …
Of the four principles in Aikido Kokikai, one-point is the one that is most likely to seem mysterious. After all, we tell people that if you concentrate your mind on this elusive place, you will be able to coordinate your mind and body and find your strongest state. How could there not be some kind …
Adults may practice Aikido for inner peace, relaxation, or self-defense. But these are concepts that most children don’t even think about. So why is Aikido a good idea for kids? What can it contribute to their lives?1) Aikido is a non-aggressive martial art. What does this mean? Basically, that you can’t really start a fight …
I first learned to do Kiatsu on my dog. She had a joint in one front paw that was hurting her and making it difficult for her to walk. So after reading Koichi Tohei’s book, Kiatsu, I began practicing on her. I don’t know if it really helped or not. But she didn’t seem to …
This site was created by Aikido Kokikai of Rochester, which is located in Rochester, New York, USA. We’d love to have you come practice with us. For as much as we hope this site will be valuable in helping you to understand the principles behind our art, there is no substitute for actually practicing Aikido. …
The best thing about mind/body training is how it makes you feel inside. But maybe the second best thing is, it lets you do impressive stuff you couldn’t do otherwise. Like make it impossible for someone much bigger than yourself to bend your arm. Or make your body feel so heavy that two people can’t …
WHAT ARE KI EXERCISES?There is a lot of discussion about ki, as though it is some kind of mysterious force. But actually, everyone has experienced ki in their life. And we can all learn to increase our ki power.Ki can be thought of as positive thinking, belief in yourself, faith, confidence, or a state of …
I remember thinking as a first grader that sitting up straight was somehow an important thing for me to be doing. At the time, it was primarily a matter of what I thought the teacher expected of us kids. But now, after practicing Aikido Kokikai for a number of years, I’ve realized that correct posture …
