Ki Aikido on Maui: A Training Manual

by Christopher Curtis, Koichi Tohei (Contribution by), Shinichi Suzuki (Contribution by)

Overview

Ki Aikido on Maui - 4th Edition Description

"Ki Aikido on Maui - A Training Manual" is the only source of Ki Society teaching details available in print or digital form.
This 4th edition has been revised with updated information and new material, including a new Foreword and Introduction; new translations of Koichi Tohei Sensei's "Thirteen Rules for Instructors" and "The Living Principles"; guidance for applying kaisho, gyosho, and sosho training to techniques; teachings on connecting with one's partner; detailed kyu and dan testing procedures for examiners, as well as the rank requirements from 5th kyu through 5th dan; and a new teaching on "The Meaning of Aikido."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780965502139
Publisher:	Maks Publishing
Publication date:	10/14/2019
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Christopher Curtis Sensei (Hachidan, Okuden, Lecturer, and Special Examiner) Head Instructor - Maui Ki Aikido Chief Instructor - Hawaii Ki Federation Ki Society Advisor - Europe Ki Federation Curtis Sensei's first encounter with Aikido was in 1968, with then student of Koichi Tohei Sensei, Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei, in New York City. After attending a three-year meditation retreat, Sensei began training with his teachers Koichi Tohei Sensei (Japan) and Shinichi Suzuki Sensei (Maui) in 1974. Curtis Sensei served as Suzuki Sensei's otomo for many years, accompanying him as he traveled to attend and teach seminars in Japan, the United States, South America, and Europe. Curtis Sensei now teaches regularly at Maui Ki-Aikido, and continues to travel and teach Aikido and Ki Principles in Europe, Russia, the United States, and throughout Hawaii. In 2004, Curtis Sensei was appointed as the official Ki Society representative for the Ki Society groups training in Europe, and in 2018 the Europe Ki Federation was established, bringing all Ki Society dojo in Europe together as one. He has authored another book on Aikido, addressing the practice of Ki-Aikido in daily life, called "Letting Go".

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Foreword to the 4th Edition vii

Introduction xi

Morihei Ueshiba, Father of Aikido xv

Koichi Tohei, Founder Of Ki-Aikido xxi

Ki Society Headquarters xxv

Tohei Sensei on Aikido xxviii

Shinichi Tohei xxxv

Shinichi Suzuki xxxix

CHAPTER 1

DOJO ETIQUETTE 1

CHAPTER 2

Kl SAYINGS 13

CHAPTER 3

FOUR BASIC PRINCIPLES TO UNIFY MIND AND BODY 17

CHAPTER 4

KI DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES 33

CHAPTER 5

KI BREATHING 47

CHAPTER 6

KI MEDITATION 59

Ki-Aikido on Maui

vi

CHAPTER 7

PRESSING WITH KI THERAPY 67

CHAPTER 8

SOKUSHIN NO GYO 73

CHAPTER 9

SHIN SHIN TOITSU AIKIDO 80

CHAPTER 10

FORMAL TESTING 88

CHAPTER 11

TAIGI ARTS 109

CHAPTER 12

BOKKEN AND JO 125

CHAPTER 13

ACTING AS OTOMO 136

CHAPTER 14

THE KI IRE KI BARAI PRAYER 143

CHAPTER 15

TRAINING WITH WATER 146

CHAPTER 16

THE LIVING PRINCIPLES 149

CHAPTER 17

THE MEANING OF AIKIDO 156

Glossary of Terms 162

Intensive Training 174

About the Author 178

Editorial Reviews

"It is with a grateful heart that I highly commend my student of 27 years for this practical guide to the teachings of Master Koichi Tohei. It is my fondest wish that the Aikido students of the world take these teachings to heart."

Shinichi Suzuki, 9^th Dan, former Head Instructor -= Maui Ki Aikido

"Christopher Curtis Sensei has been studying personal

and spiritual development for over 50 years and he

began living at the feet of his teacher, Suzuki Sensei, over

four decades ago. His life example as both a student and

teacher illustrate, and even embody, a commitment to

real training (shugyo). Along the way he developed a deep

grasp of Ki principles, which is a blessing for another

generation of persons seeking to understand the Way of

the Universe. "

David Shaner,

Chief Instructor Eastern Ki Federation

and HQ Advisor to Eastern Europe/

Russia Ki Federation

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