Philadelphia Ki-Aikido

06/21/2026

We finally have our own website! Check us out at phillykiaikido.com!

Special thanks to Doetsch-Kidder sensei for providing assistance with designing and hosting the site.

Beginner-friendly Ki-Aikido in Boothwyn, PA — serving Delaware County and the greater Philadelphia area. Friday evening and Sunday morning classes for teens and adults.

06/11/2026

Throwback to practicing Ikkyu arts: mune-tsuki kote-oroshi.

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02/12/2026

Koichi Tohei sensei administers a Ki Test to Terry Pierce sensei, 1981.

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02/02/2026

This year marked a historic moment for the Eastern Ki federation as over 20 members earned dan and den ranks. Among them was our very own Mills Sensei, who was presented a certificate for nidan.

01/26/2026

Orwat sensei provides instruction on keeping weight underside while bowing.

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01/18/2026

Koichi Tohei sensei demonstrating at a seminar in Connecticut, circa 1965. Ukes include Yoshimitsu Yamada, Eddie Hagahara, Bill Apaka, and Greg Brodsky.

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01/13/2026

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12/01/2025

Demonstrating arts for nidan assessment.

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11/16/2025

Koichi Tohei Sensei demonstrating at a seminar circa 1970.

This clip comes from the film reel “Pierce Archive 1”, from Terry Pierce Sensei’s collection.

11/09/2025

Practicing taigi 5 in preparation for ikkyu and nidan.