(Ki Research Society). Used interchangeably with Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. An organization established by Koichi TOHEI in September 1971 which incorporates his teaching methodology emphasizing the concept of KI. The...
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Josh GoldKi Magazine 気マガジン
. Formerly Aikido Magazine. A Japanese-language publication first appearing on 10 May 1985 containing materials mainly on AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO activities during its first years. Before its name change in the fall of 1989...
Ki Aikido 気合気道
Informal term used to refer to the aikido school established by Koichi TOHEI. See KI NO KENKYUKAI and SHINSHIN TOITSU AIKIDO.
Ki 気
Spirit, mind, heart; energy. Character formed of components meaning “steam” combined with “rice.” Widely used abstract word popularized in the aikido context by Koichi TOHEI through his numerous...
Keppan 血判
Blood oath. Used in some traditional martial arts at the time of a student’s enrollment in a dojo to underscore the seriousness of the trainee’s commitment. Morihei UESHIBA’s name appears in the...
Kenkoku University
Established in 1938 in Shinkyo (present-day Chang Chun), Japanese-occupied Manchuria. Kenji TOMIKI and Hideo OHBA taught AIKI BUDO as a part of the required curriculum at the university through the end of World War II...
Kenjutsu 剣術
Combative sword arts or techniques. Generic term for traditional sword arts and techniques.
Keikogi 稽古着
Training uniform; garb. Practice clothing usually made of cotton used in most Japanese martial arts. The jacket is usually held in place by an OBI or belt. The most common color is white although black or dark blue...
Keiko 稽古
Practice; training. The word keiko in Japanese, as opposed to the word RENSHU which also is translated as “practice” or “training,” has the literal meaning of “reflecting on old things...
Keijutsukai 警術会
An organization formed around Thomas MAKIYAMA headquartered in Tokyo. The main dojo is international with a balance among Japanese and foreign students. An affiliated dojo is located in California. Keijutsukai, Nakata...