South Carolina Ki Aikido

Day 3 of the Eastern Ki Federation Summer Seminar in Greenville.
Thank you, Shaner Sensei, for teaching Bell Meditation — Sokushin no Gyo. This practice, developed by Koichi Tohei Sensei, is a core element of Ki-Aikido training. It is an intense, rhythmic form of active meditation that challenges practitioners to unify deep calmness with vigorous action, maintaining relaxation, clarity, and stable mind–body coordination throughout the movement.

Day 2 of the EKF Summer Seminar is underway in Greenville, SC, hosted at South Carolina Ki Aikido, 1014 Wade Hampton Blvd. Under the guidance of Shaner Sensei, participants are engaged in an in‑depth study of “Ki ga Tsuku in Daily Life”, with focused practice in the inner disciplines: Ki Breathing (Ki no Kokyuho), Ki Meditation (Ki no Seizaho), Kiatsu Therapy (Kiatsu Ryoho), and Bell Meditation (Sokushin no Gyo).

Deep gratitude to Shaner‑sensei and Fryling‑sensei for leading a powerful training focused on Taigi. Their guidance brought the principles of Ki‑Aikido to life, suppo camaraderie and shared learning.
A memorable day of growth. -aikido,

A big thank you to everyone who joined Saturday’s training. Your energy and dedication make these sessions truly meaningful.

A special thanks to David Shaner Sensei and Mathew Attarian Sensei for sharing their insight and experience with us. The theme “Ki moves first” gave us powerful lessons—on the mat and in everyday life. As always, it was a rich, educational, and inspiring training.

For anyone in the Greenville area who’s curious about Aikido, you’re warmly invited to come experience a class for yourself. It’s not just physical training—it’s a deeper way of learning that supports all of life’s situations.

Looking forward to seeing you on the mat.

Several photographs of a training session at South Carolina Ki-Aikido.

Congratulations on successfully passing the Shokyu and 5th Kyu test! Well done!

We all feel inspired after an amazing training session today! We focused on the basics of ki testing and keeping one point—it was incredible to revisit these foundational principles and truly connect with the essence of the art.
Thank you Sensei!

🌟 Happy New Year! 🌟

As we step into 2025, we're thrilled to continue our journey together in the dojo. Our training has been a source of strength, discipline, and community, and we're excited to embrace the new year with renewed energy and dedication. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting, let's make this year one of growth, learning, and harmony. Here's to another year of mastering techniques and building lasting friendships!

Seasonal Greetings!
As we gather at the dojo during this special time of year, we reflect on the joy, connection, and harmony that the holiday season brings. While it encompasses various religious and cultural festivities, the essence of the holiday season transcends boundaries, embodying universal themes of love, peace, and goodwill. For us, as practitioners of Ki-Aikido, and for followers of various religions, this time offers a unique opportunity to reflect on these values and integrate them into our practice and daily lives.

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