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:	9780965502146
Publisher:	MAKS Publishing
Publication date:	10/13/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	226
File size:	7 MB

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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