Mindfulness in Meditation and Martial Arts

Welcome to Mindfulness in Martial Arts and Meditation at St Louis Ki Aikido

The Spirit of Aikido Budo – Harmony
Aikido is a traditional, non-competitive, Japanese martial art meaning “the way of harmony with universal energy (ki, prana, chi).” Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, meaning “mind-body-unified”

Aikido explores the state of mind-body union through graceful, dynamic self-defense movements. Instead of responding to conflict with muscular force, Ki Aikidoka use ki and respect the training partner’s energy.

By flowing with it and converting the attack into a roll or a pin, the practice results in a positive, invigorating experience for both participants. Ki Aikido is beneficial for everyone regardless of size, age, gender or physical ability.

It may be easiest to explain Ki Aikido as a form of personal development

Aikido practitioners observe their everyday lives are deeply enriched by the calmness and inner strength developed through the practice of Aikido.

Going beyond the advantage of learning to defend yourself, Ki Aikido helps you function more positively in your everyday world, to build confidence, raise your level of physical fitness, as well as safely handle conflicts and other difficult situations.

The more we practice, handling confrontations becomes second nature. By embodying the principles of Ki Aikido in daily life, we lessen the need for the physical combat skills of Aikido outside the dojo. The diligent, consistent study of Ki Aikido leads to a mindful, confident, and spirited way of life.

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NEWS St. Louis Ki Aikido is offering online classes and meditation sessions to our current members to help maintain your training while helping to keep everyone safe and healthy. If you are interested in joining these classes, please contact rickblanke@stlki.org for more information. Our in-person aikido classes remain suspended in order to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

We are monitoring the advice offered by the CDC and St. Louis City Department of Health, and will restart in-person classes when we can do so in a way that is consistent with our curriculum and meets social distancing guidelines.

ST LOUIS KI AIKIDO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. We seek to improve the ability of individuals to respond to stress and conflict positively and creatively, with powerful calmness and relaxation

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