Shinichi Tohei's Ki Weblog

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Kiatsuhо̄

“Kiatsuhо̄ ” is a health regimen based on Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. As the Japanese word “Te-a-te” suggests (literally mea...
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A Voice that Conveys

In 2021, when I appeared live in the studio on the NHK (Japanese public broadcasting) general TV program, “Asa-Ichi,” I ...
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Softness, Relaxation

I recently had the pleasure of having a conversation with Midori Kawashima Sensei, a 91-year-old nurse. She told us that...
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Shugyo Tassei Kigan-shiki Ceremony and Hatsu-Geiko (First Practice)

Shugyo Tassei Kigan-shiki Ceremony and Hatsu-Geiko (First Practice) was held at the H.Q. Dojo (Tokyo). Approximately 700...
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Beyond Any Place or Time

“Adapt your speech to your audience.” It is said that when the Buddha preached the Dharma, he did so in a way that suite...
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Act while Ki is Extending

There is a set of principles that is most important in the practice of Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. These principles show the...
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Acquisition and Mastery

I attend the Shinshin Toitsu Aikido black belt promotion tests, which are conducted throughout Japan, as an observer. Th...
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Putting the Important Things in One’s Mind

Once, while I was still in my uchideshi (apprenticeship) training, I was summoned by Tohei Sensei and rushed to see him ...
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The Validation of Kiatsuhō

The Shinshin Toitsu Aikidokai has 24 federations / chapters throughout the world and about 30,000 members are training. ...
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Understanding Conveyed Through Ki

When I was in high school, I started taking classes at Sundai Yobikō to get ready for university entrance exams (“Yobikō...