We are a small Aikido school with Dojos in Devon and Cornwall: Clubs in Buckfastleigh, Liskeard, Lerryn, Calstock and Totnes. Ki Aikido takes the form of a Japanese martial art but in reality it is a study of mind/body coordination, and ki (life energy). This discipline nurtures inner strength and stability giving us tools to face life’s challenges without fighting or running away. Attacks are con
trolled by directing the attacker’s energy in order to pin, throw, disarm or immobilise. This means that physical strength is not of primary importance in Ki Aikido training, and consequently it can be learned by anyone willing, regardless of size, age, or gender. It increases confidence, relaxation and resilience and begins and ends with respect. The universal principles that we learn through our Aikido practice can be applied to every aspect of our daily living. With mind and body unified, we are better able to look within ourselves, interact sincerely with others, and make more efficient use of ourselves in all of our endeavours.
“Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love.”
O Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
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