Boulder Ki Aikido Martial Arts

Ki Aikido explores mind-body unification principles through graceful, dynamic self-defense movements. This traditional, non-competitive, Japanese martial art means “the way of harmony with universal energy." Instead of responding to conflict with muscular force, Ki Aikidoists use ki (universal energy, prana, chi) and respect the training partner’s energy. By flowing and converting the attack into a pin or a roll, the practice results in a positive experience for both participants. Applied to daily life, this practice can lead to improved interpersonal relationships. Embrace conflict. Create peace.™



Ki Development (aka Japanese Yoga)

In Japan it is called Shin-Shin Toitsu Do - The Way of Mind/Body Oneness. This practice originated with Tempu Nakamura, who traveled to the Himalayas in 1916, where he spent 3 years training. When he returned to Japan he started teaching what he had learned, from a distinctively Japanese perspective. There are influences from Zen, Shinto and martial arts practices. Shin Shin Toitsu AIKIDO (aka Ki Aikido)

Koichi Tohei, the foremost teacher of Shin-Shin Toitsu Do, developed Nakamura's teaching methods further. He is known for integrating these teaching methods into the practice of Aikido. Ki Aikido is a defensive martial art seeking the most peaceful and fluid resolution to any type of conflict. Using the natural power of gravity, timing and circular movements, we train to coordinate mind and body. This traditional, non-competitive, Japanese martial art meaning “the way of harmony with universal energy (ki, prana, chi)” explores mind-body unification principles through graceful and dynamic self-defense movements. Instead of responding with force, Ki Aikidoists respect the training partner’s energy, redirecting it into a pin or a roll, resulting in a positive experience for both participants. Applied to daily life, this practice of accessing the universal spirit can lead to improved interpersonal relationships. Ki Aikido is beneficial for everyone regardless of size, age, gender or physical ability.