Houston Ki Aikido

Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido – Documentary

Admin — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:23:18 +0000

Shukikan Aikido Dojo in Curitiba, Brasil has compiled an impressive short documentary on Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido. The video features interview excerpts from our Chief Instructor, Koichi Kashiwaya Sensei, 8th Dan, Midland Ki Federation. The footage is visually stunning and masterfully put together — check it out above or watch it on Vimeo.

60 Years of Aikido

Admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:27:16 +0000

There is a great article in the current issue (March/April 2013) of Spirituality & Health Magazine, titled “Aikido Turns Conflict on its Head”. It’s written by a member of Maui Ki-Aikido and presents a unique and personalized view of the philosophy and impact of aikido. The perspective of one of our own members is included in the article.

Click here to read the article, or click here to see a historical photo slideshow.

Proof of my amazing psychic abilities

Jim Matson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:44:59 +0000

I believe that I mentioned at the beginning of class last night that the workshop attendees would be out having a beer with K sensei. Check the time stamp. I know–your mind is officially blown. Jim

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200507310394515&set=a.2430535732019.2142113.1510400093&type=1&theater

Why Join Houston Ki Aikido?

Admin — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:16:53 +0000

We’ve recently posted a new video where some of our students reflect on the many reasons why they practice aikido. Check it out above!

Aikido for Kids Spring Session

Admin — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:06:22 +0000

Registration is now open for the Spring Semester of our 2012 – 2013 Aikido for Kids program, which begins on Saturday, January 5, 2013.

Schedule

Classes are held on Saturday mornings between September and December (Fall Semester) and January and May (Spring Semester). Class time is 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM.

More information on the Aikido for Kids program can be found here.

Registration is open for children between the ages of 7 and 13. Enrollment is limited to 25 students, so please register early. You can submit your registration and payment online for the Spring Semester using the Online Registration form below.

If you have any questions, you can email us at houstonkiaikido@yahoo.com, call us at (281) 980 – 3030, or visit us during one of our class times.

Pricing

New Students:
$255 – Includes Spring Semester enrollment, one-time registration fee, and a Safety America training uniform.

Returning Students:
$230 – Includes Spring Semester enrollment only.
$255 – Includes Spring Semester enrollment and a Safety America training uniform.

Online Registration

Fill out the form below to register and pay for our Aikido for Kids program. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. After submitting the form and your payment, you will receive an automated email from Houston Ki Aikido confirming your registration information.

*Student’s First Name:

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*Parent’s First Name:

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*Student’s Age:

*Email Address:

*Phone Number:

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*City:

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*New or Returning Student?

New Student

Returning Student

*Uniform Required? (Only applies to returning students. New student enrollment includes a uniform.)

*Prior martial arts experience?

Yes

If yes, describe:

How did you hear about our program?

Click the Check out with PayPal button below to proceed with your registration.

Testing Congrats!

Admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:15:37 +0000

We had a jam-packed weekend with Kashiwaya Sensei. Congratulations are due to all of our test candidates!

There were 10 tests conducted in total: 3 shokyu ki tests, 2 chukyu ki tests, 1 jokyu ki test, 1 shodan test, 2 nidan tests, and 1 sandan test. It was an incredible display of hard work, dedication, and community. Everyone in the dojo turned out to help and cheer their fellow aikidoka on.

In addition, we had a lively and enlightening seminar schedule with Kashiwaya Sensei. As always, he’s left us with much to chew on over the holidays.

Photos and videos from the seminar can be found on our Facebook page. Check it out!

2012 Seminar with Kashiwaya Sensei

Admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:54:28 +0000

Houston Ki Aikido is pleased to host Koichi Kashiwaya sensei, (8th dan, Shin Shin Toitsu Do Aikido), Chief Instructor of the Midland Ki Federation, from Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16, 2012. Please join us for this special seminar, “Painting with Ki”. Attend the seminar to find out more about this year’s unique theme.

Classes will be held at the Safety America facility, located at 2595 Cordes Drive, Sugar Land, Texas. Fees are $100 per student for the entire weekend. See the Seminar Schedule below for individual day fees.

You can register and pay for the seminar online using the form below. Payments are accepted via PayPal. Alternatively, you may print the registration form and bring it and your payment (check or cash only) on the day of the seminar.

Click here to download our seminar brochure, which includes additional information, maps, and a printable registration form.

Seminar Schedule:

Friday, December 14
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Registration Ki Class	Friday class only – $25
Saturday, December 15
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM	Registration Ki-Aikido Class I Ki-Aikido Class II Special Ki Outing Evening Celebration	Saturday classes only – $65
Sunday, December 16
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Registration Outdoor Weapons Dan Testing	Sunday class only – $45

Online Registration

Fill out the form below to register and pay for our 2012 Seminar with Kashiwaya Sensei. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. After submitting the form and your payment, you will receive an automated email from Houston Ki Aikido confirming your registration information.

55th Anniversary Seminar in Maui

Admin — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:41:06 +0000

The “Keio University 55th Anniversary Seminar” was held in Maui this past weekend, taught by Shinichi Tohei Sensei, President and Chief Instructor of Shin-shin Toitsu Aikidokai. The seminar marked the 55th year since the founding of the Keio University Aikido Club by the late Tohei Sensei. It also coincided with the 55th anniversary of Maui Ki-Aikido Dojo, which was established following Tohei Sensei’s historic visit to Hawaii in 1957.

A few of us were fortunate enough to be able to attend this excellent seminar. It was very well attended, and we had a great time working with the students from Keio University. As always, we came back with lots of new things to chew on…

Below is a video of one of our students getting instruction on how to Keep One Point from Shinichi Tohei Sensei.

Aunty Olive Silva

Olive Silva

Another great highlight was the recognition of Aunty Olive Silva Day! Olive Silva is 90 years old and has been practicing Ki-Aikido for over 55 years. She holds a 6th degree black belt and is a strong inspiration to everyone who knows her. She was officially recognized this past weekend with the government of Maui declaring September 16 to be Aunty Olive Silva Day. Congratulations!

This is the break you’ve been waiting for!

Jim Matson — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:50:44 +0000

Been hankering for viral YouTube stardom just like Justin Bieber?

Well, this Sunday your wish may come true.

We’ll be trying to put together a short video for our spiffy new website (thanks, Bindi!) and we need EVERYBODY to come with their ideas, props, equipment, etc. so that we can create a quality video to showcase our program. We need examples of all levels of practice, so come on out Sunday @ 1:30 to take your first step towards fame and fortune. Lights, camera, atemi!

We have a new website!

Bindi Shah — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:43:23 +0000

Or at least a redesigned one. Check it out:

http://www.houstonkiaikido.org/

Let me know if you find any broken links or see anything that doesn’t
appear to work as expected.

This also means that our members section has been revamped. What you
need to know:
1) Your current logins no longer work. I’ll be sending emails to
everyone individually with new login details.
2) To post a message onto our member blog, email the message to
blog@houstonkiaikido.org using the email address registered with the
website. The content of the email will get posted onto the members blog
and will get emailed out to all active members.
3) To comment on a blog entry, you must log in to the members section
of the website at http://www.houstonkiaikido.org/members/

I think that’s it… if I remember anything else I’ll send another
message out.

Bindi