Tenkei Aikido Dojo

Aikido is an old martial art, not as old as many others but old nevertheless. It was created by Morihei Ueshiba and it is the result of a distillation of different martial arts. Most people see it as a type of exercise or dance because of its fluid form. Other people have their own definitions [...]

by J. Kirk Demaree/Virginia Ki Society
he Five Principles
There are five principles in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (aikido with mind and body corrdinated) which form the nucleus of the arts an aikidoka might perform. The principles also may be used in daily life during interaction with other individuals. These principles are:
ï Extend Ki
ï Know [...]