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Aikido and Kenkodo

Aikido born in the end of ’800 in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba,that codified from Daito Ryu aiki-jutsu (an olt martial art) einriching of moral and ethicals values.
Tra i numerosi suoi allievi, Koichi Tohei, attraverso lo pratica dell'Unificazione mente-corpo, e dello studio del Ki ,ha arricchito l'intera disciplina dell'Aikido. Il Doshu Kenjiro Yoshigasaki, prosegue oggi tale evoluzione seguendo le intezioni dei due precedenti maestri verso la via dell’armonia e di una pratica per la Pace.

 

Aikido "the way of Harmony"

Ki Aikido is essentially the study of non-collision and is based on the use of the traditional aikido arts to redirect and harmonize with an opposing force through the use of non-aggressive and non-violent means.

Ki Aikido is neither a sport nor a competitive practice and is not personal defense, but rather a discipline that develops an inner security by increasing the natural power available through relaxation and self awareness.

The goal of Ki Aikido is not to damage or destroy one or more opponents, but to harmonize with their attacks and to neutralize their aggressive force in a way that does not allow them to hurt you and at the same time does not allow them to hurt themselves. In Ki Aikido, we start with the assumption that the mind guides the body and that, if we want to move the body, we must first move the mind. To move the mind of an opponent, it is essential to not be in conflict with their actions, thereby avoiding any physical or mental contrast.

Ki Aikido specializes is the development and unification of mind and body and recognizes that this unified state promotes confidence and cohesion in life, thereby enhancing all of our mental and physical capacities. Due to the universal nature of Ki Aikido, there are no age limits for participation, and many different people practice in our dojo, including handicapped persons, therapists, doctors, educators, musicians, dancers, children, adults, and elderly persons. Although Ki Aikido is not a physical therapy, it can be a valid help for those situations that disturb mind and body coordination or connectedness.

 

Kenko Do, "The way of Health"

Kenko Do helps us to understand exactly what our body communicates when there is a problem. Practicing it regularly, we can have a better understanding of what our body needs.

Kenkodo included:
KOKYUHO (breathing method), KENKO TAISO (health exercise), TEATEHO (using life force from the hands), SOTAIHO (working with the body’s structure)

CUORSES

The numerous Ki Aikido classes are taught in mixed groups and at different levels and afternoon and evening sessions are available throughout the week. Some students also come from other parts of the world to train in Ki Aikido for a more concentrated period.

For Children under 7 years we have a class called “play with Ki,
for Kids from 7 years till 10 and another for Teens from 11 till 14.
In the morning, we also have a special class for elderly persons

For adults we offer many opportunity of practicing:
several classes for week with different levels:
Beginners level (untill 4rd kyu), Intermediate level (3rd-1rd kyu), Advanced (1st dan-4rd dan) e many classes open to everybody.
The class of Wednesday at hour 19-20, is dedicated to the study of KIwith the practicing of: meditation, breathing, esercise with tests, bokken, jo, sotai-ho, teate-ho.This is a class open to everybody.

SEMINARS AND MEETINGS

Many local, national and international seminars are held at the dojo.

EXAMINATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Ki Dojo of Florence is member of Ki No Kenkyukai Association International and affiliated with the Ki No Kenkyukai Italia and the Area Discipline Orientali-UISP, Ki Aikido sector. All examinations for Toitsu Aikido rank are authorised by the International Organisation.

Responsible: Giuseppe Ruglioni Sensei (7° dan - Okuden)- Shihan

Giuseppe started to stady martial arts with judo, attraverso il quale ha conosciuto l’Aikido, seguendo inizialmente André Noquet e poi Hirokazu Kobayashi. Conosciuto il maestro Koichi Tohei nel 1978 ne divenne immediatamente allievo, seguendo i suoi insegnamenti in Giappone e in Europa. Con l'arrivo in Europa di uno dei suoi migliori allievi, il maestro Kenjiro Yoshigasaki, ne segue appassionatamente le orme dal 1978, coadiuvandolo nell'insegnamento della scuola.
Cofondatore della Ki No Kenkyukai Italia (la scuola del Ki Aikido), è considerato tra i maggiori esponenti (Shihan) europei di questa disciplina.
Ha insegnato il Ki Aikido in molti paesi del mondo e presso la Scuola Speciale per Terapisti della Riabilitazione dell’Università di Firenze.
He is an Authorised Examiner for KI and Aikido rank. He is member of the National Technical Commission for Ki-Aikido A.D.O.- UISP SectorHe teaches regular classes in the KI DOJO of Florence, and he holds workshops in Italy, in Europe and in Soth Africa and South America.

.insegnante preposto alla formazione degli istruttori.
Tiene regolari stages in Italia, in Europa, in Sud Africa e in Sud America.

In 1997 published by ERGA Editions the book Unificazione mente-corpo e Ki Aikido"Under the teaching of Koichi Tohei. Translate in several languages: English, Hungarian, German , Dutch, Spanish and in Russian
For ERGA Edtzions published in 2008 Aikido: harmonia e relationship. THE ART OF PERCEPTION IN A PRACTICE OF PEACE. Also in Italian and in Spanish and in Russian version.

Instructors:
Numerous are the instructors that assist the Aikido teaching at Ki Dojo.
Marco Zaccagnini (5º Dan – Okuden)
Fabio Valtancoli (4º Dan – Okuden)
Marco Lapini (4º Dan – Okuden)
Paolo Cecere (3º Dan –Okuden)
Alessandro De Stasio (3º Dan – Joden)
Luigi Vitiello (3º Dan – Joden)
Corrado Calossi (3º Dan – Joden)
Nicola Zahlmann (2º Dan – Joden)
Paola Francini (2º Dan – Joden),
Paolo Riccardi (2º Dan – Chuden)
Stella Marie Scanlon (1º Dan – Chuden)

Timetable of Aikido, Kenkodo and Ki Third age courses

MONDAI	WEDNESDAI	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
14-15 Aikido All	14-15 Aikido All	14-15 Aikido All	14-15,30 Aikido All
15-16 Aikido All	15-16 Aikido All	15-16 Aikido All
17-18 Aikido Children	17-18 Aikido Children
18-19 Aikido Kids	18-19 Aikido Kids
18-19 Aikido Teens	18-19 Aikido Teens	18-19 free practice
19-20 Aikido Beginners	19-20 Aikido KI - kenkodo - All	19-20 Aikido Beginners
19-20 Aikido Intermediate		19-20 Aikido Intermediate
20-21 Aikido Beginners	20-21 Aikido intermed.	20-21 Aikido Beginners
20-21 Aikido Interm+Advanced	20-21 Aikido Advanced	20-21 Aikido Interm+Advanced
21-22 Aikido All	21-22 only instructors	21-22 Aikido All
MONDAI	WEDNESDAI	FRIDAY	SATURDAY

 

CONTACT: kiaikido@kidojo.it

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