David Rae This article on “What’s your
Principle?” has been provided by David Rae from the
Paisley-Elderslie club. The difference between Ki Aikido
and other martial arts is the focus on uniting mind and
body.…
Sensei Stephen Woolfall, with his students at the Panteg
Ki Aikido club. In 1974 I had my first Aikido lesson. I
was fourteen and I believe that at that time there was
only one Aikido…
Portrait of Bristol Patchway Ki Aikido Club members.
Sensei Andrew Vickery I first started Ki Aikido in 1992 at
Clifton Club in Bristol. The teacher, Sensei Robert Iles,
was a fellow workmate, who has became…
This Ki Aikido podcast was generated by Google’s
Notebooklm product. Sensei Carl Myers is the teacher at
the Brighton and Shoreham club. He entered the Ki
Federation website address into this application to see
what…
Gradings are an opportunity to show our understanding of
Aikido exercises, and our sensitivity towards our partner,
regardless of age. When we’re young, each birthday brings
a surge of anticipation: the excitement, the butterflies,
and…
This article recounts hosting the recent, and first,
Edinburgh Area Course. It was provided by Sensei Ben
Docherty who teaches at the Edinburgh Ki Aikido Club. I
was around twelve years old when I attended…
This article describes a French journey through Aikido.
Adam de Lichana, representative of the Ki Federation in
Paris, France (AFKA) has kindly provided us with his
story. In 1992, during a period of depression, my…
Gabriel from the East Kilbride club has written a rather
lovely aikido poem. He has sent this in response to our
request for articles for the website and social media.
Dance of Ki Planets spinning…
This article on gratitude within Aikido is from Linda
Keogh, from the Northampton Ki Aikido Club. It was written
in December 2019. As a new year looms, I find myself
inclined towards some reflection. Especially…
Simon Parkin is a radio host on BBC Somerset. In June
2018, he came to the Ki Federation of Great
Britain’s Headquarters and interviewed several
members about their aikido experience. This is an extract
of…
