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December 17, 2011
We had a great seminar with Kashiwaya sensei on the Dec 2-4 weekend. In addition to the seminar, there was 1 shokyu ki test, 6 chukyu ki tests, and 1 shodan test -- and everyone did an excellent job! Congratulations to everyone who tested.
A short video of Kashiwaya's sensei's visit has been posted to our videos page. More photos and videos from the seminar coming soon!
November 5, 2011
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 2 through Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Please join us for this special memorial seminar as we celebrate the teachings and life of Soshu Koichi Tohei, founder of Ki Society.
Click here for seminar details, schedule, and registration information.
August 15, 2011
Registration is now open for our Fall Introductory Course for Adults and Teenagers, beginning on Monday, September 12, 2011. This six week program is designed to give new students an introductory primer course in Ki Aikido. The curriculum will cover a variety of topics, including mind & body coordination exercises, single and multiple person self-defense techniques, and defense from weapons.
The intro course classes will be held every Monday and Thursday evening from 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM, beginning Monday, September 12th and ending on Thursday, October 20th. You can find more information and register your interest online by filling out this form.
Note that our dojo has moved. The Introductory Course will be held at our new location: 2595 Cordes Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479.
August 15, 2011
Our 2011-2012 Aikido for Kids program will begin on Saturday, September 10, 2011 and run through early June 2012. Classes are held every Saturday morning from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. More information on the Aikido for Kids program can be found here. You can register online by filling out this form. Enrollment is limited to 25 students, so please register early.
Note that our dojo has moved. The Aikido for Kids program will be held at our new location: 2595 Cordes Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479.
August 11, 2011
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraising efforts for Japan disaster relief. We were able to raise over $1000 to give towards the relief efforts. A majority of these funds were donated directly to the Japanese Red Cross, and a smaller portion was given to Ki Society Headquarters to help with the repair costs of damaged facilities.
On top of the greatly successful fundraising, our seminar with Chinn Sensei was a highly enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone who attended. Some photos from the seminar have been posted to our photo gallery.
June 27, 2011
Houston Ki Aikido is pleased to host Clarence Chinn Sensei (7th dan, Shin Shin Toitsu Do Aikido), Chief Instructor of the Southern California Ki Society, on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2011.
Proceeds from our senimar will be donated to the ongoing relief efforts in Japan.
Chinn Sensei is best known for his 'soft and effortless' technique. He began his practice in 1953 in Hawaii when Aikido was first introduced outside of Japan. From his +50 years of teaching experience, he continually reminds us of the importance of one's mind and body connection.
For more details, and for registration information, click here.
May 21, 2011
We at Houston Ki Aikido are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Koichi Tohei Sensei, founder of Ki Society. Tohei Sensei passed away the morning of Thursday, May 19. The following statement has been released from Ki Society Headquarters:
We regret to inform you that Koichi Tohei Sensei passed away at 9:14 this morning. He was 91 years old. Two weeks ago, he had sense of discomfort on his chest and it was found that he had inflammation of the lungs, so he had been receiving treatment. He went to intensive-care unit (ICU) twice and came back to general ward each time with his strength of Ki, however, his heart got weak little by little this morning and passed away.
After discussion in his family and it was decided that the closed funeral will be held within his family including Shinichi Tohei Sensei and the formal funeral for all members will be held in Tokyo some weeks later for those who would like to be present. The date and place of the formal funeral will be announced to all of you after decided. We are very sorry for the inconvenience but would appreciate your kind understanding for the above.
Sincerely,
Wataru Hatakeyama (sent on behalf of Shinichi Tohei Sensei)
Overseas Division Ki Society H.Q.
We offer our sincere condolences to his family.
Tohei Sensei's contributions to aikido are immeasurable. His memory and legacy will live on in the thousands of students whom he has inspired, and in all of the students who will come after.
Here are some links to just a few of the many great bios of Tohei Sensei:
http://www.houstonkiaikido.org/ki-society.php
http://www.stlki.org/tohei.shtml
http://ki-aikido.net/KNK/ToheiSensei.html
And a few video links:
Aikido Koichi Tohei Sensei Part 1
Koichi Tohei (Aikido Journal)
Koichi Tohei - The Founder of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (1/5)
April 17, 2011
Houston Ki Aikido once again participated in the Houston Japan Festival at Hermann Park. We gave a very well-received ki-aikido demonstration on Saturday, April 9. You can watch the videos of the demo here.
March 26, 2011
New videos of some of our recent practice sessions have been added to the Gallery. You can view them here.
March 1, 2011
Houston Ki Aikido held testing on February 21st for 5th up through 2nd kyu rankings. Congratulations to all eight of our candidates for passing their tests!
December 18, 2010
The photos from our latest seminar with Kashiwaya sensei have been added to the photo gallery. View the photos here!
December 12, 2010
During our most recent seminar with Kashiwaya sensei, seven Houston Ki Aikido students took their shokyu ki test. We are very proud to announce that all seven passed their tests, and they did an excellent job! Congratulations to all of you!
A big congratulations also goes out to our own instructors: Colin Li sensei, Craig Hocker sensei, and Michael Ferris sensei (of Austin Ki Aikido). They took their chuden ki test with Kashiwaya sensei and all of them did an oustanding job.
