We have classes at least twice a week, beginners and advanced are practicing together. Age: 14 to 108 years Gender: Open to everyone Duration: 60 - 120 minutes per class Language: Spanish, English, Romanian Each class begins with warm-up exercises focused on Ki development and Ki testing.These exercises deepen our understanding of Ki and its application in daily life. Occasionally, we include health exercises for natural body stretching and overall well-being. We then progress to Aikido techniques practiced with mind-body coordination, concluding with restorative practices like: Ki Breathing, Ki Meditation, and Kiatsu. Regularly, we attend seminars across Europe, the USA, and Japan with high-ranking instructors from Ki Society. The main purpose of these seminars is to practice together, exchange Ki, and receive the guidance and corrections needed to progress. Exams are sometimes held during seminars.
1. Is it a violent practice? No. Violence is against our etiquette and is not tolerated during training. 2. Can beginners attend? Absolutely. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, gender, or experience. You are also welcome to watch a class first. 3. What should I wear? Wear clean, comfortable clothes you can move in. A Gi is recommended after the first month. Please use slippers outside the mat. 4. What else should I know? Safety and respect are part of our practice. Training under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not allowed. Please remove jewelry and keep nails short. 5. What if I am late? Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. If you are late, wait for the Sensei’s invitation before entering the mat.
We learn coordination of mind and body through Ki development exercises, Ki testing and by following four basic principles: 1. Keep One Point 2. Relax Completely 3. Keep Weight Underside 4. Extend Ki Our syllabus includes over 200 techniques, with and without weapons such as tanto, bokken, and jo (Kumi Waza, Ju Waza, and Taigi). However, the techniques are not the ultimate goals, they are tools to help us move with coordinated mind and body. If a technique fails, we revisit the foundational principles to refine our practice: 1. Extend Ki 2. Know Your Partner's Mind 3. Respect Your Partner's Ki 4. Put Yourself in Your Partner’s Place 5. Perform with Confidence and Trust
Ki and Aikido ranks are indicators of one’s progress according to the standards of Ki Society. Earning the next belt is not the purpose of practice. A black belt simply marks the beginning of deeper study. There are three types of exams: 1. Ki Development Exams — evaluate mind–body coordination under different tests and are prerequisites for Aikido exams. Ranks include Shokyu, Chukyu, Jokyu, Shoden, Chuden, etc. 2. Aikido Kyu Exams (colored belts) — evaluate movement, coordination, and technique for practitioners with fewer than five years of practice. Ranks range from 6th Kyu to 1st Kyu. 3. Aikido Dan Exams (black belts) — evaluate advanced practice through techniques and weapons work. Ranks include Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, etc. There is no competition in Ki Aikido. The only competition is with ourselves. Some federations organize yearly Taigi demonstrations to showcase the principles of Ki Aikido.