Cardiff Ki Aikido
Practices
At Cardiff Ki Aikido, we practise Ki breathing, meditation, Ki testing and weapons techniques to improve our balance, relaxation, coordination and confidence.
Techniques
Each class begins with tests of posture and relaxation. Adult classes also include slow deep breathing exercises.
Ki Breathing
With new friends, techniques emulate relationship challenges and their harmonious resolution.
Meditation
We learn the strength in relaxation, whilst many techniques include squatting, lunging or kneeling for stronger legs.
Ki Testing
Improved balance, dexterity and coordination comes from repeating techniques with each side of the body.
Weapons
Constant concentration is needed to perform techniques in a flowing harmonious way with a partner.
Perceive Without Judgement
To progress in Aikido, and thereby be healthier and more successful in daily life,
you need to mindfully include your body in everything you do.
Mind and body are not separate.
“You don’t have to do anything to bring them together”.
“Training is about getting out of your own way, and stop causing separation”
“The mind is a fundamental part of the body and they both continuously share information with each other”*
We practice/train to think without pre-conceptions, to perceive without judgement.
Stress management
Instruction in how to coordinate mind and body to stayed relaxed and calm in daily life. Principles are taught that simultaneously relax the body into an alert balanced condition, and calm the mind in a way that helps it focus.
Relaxation techniques
Teaching of a deep breathing method that boosts vitality, and a meditation method that concentrates then expands the mind.
Children's aikido lessons
Aikido lessons are given to a class of children aged 10 to 13 years old. These lessons emphasize non-competitive cooperation between two children to perform a technique where they take it in turns to hold or break free of a hold.
Dynamic massage
A method of rolling on a mat is taught that is very beneficial for the back and typically releases tension in the joints.
Passive massage
Kiatsu massage can be given to students to release knotted muscles or relax deeper tissue. It is similar to Shiatsu but is more subtle in the application of a much lighter pressure with a single finger or thumb.
Lessons in the use of Boken (sword) and Jo(staff)
Katas (a strict sequence of cuts and thrusts) are taught with Boken and Jo so that the student may safely learn how to perform a controlled attack or defence with either.
Living by Ki principles in every day activities
Guidance on eating, sleeping and performing actions in a way that strengthens your will, confidence, balance and coordination. This includes the principle of non-dissension to achieve positive outcomes in relationships.
Find Cardiff Ki Aikido
Join us at the Community Hall, Heath Citizens Association, 175 Heath Park Ave, King George V Dr E, Cardiff, and discover the benefits of Shin Shin Aikido in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Beginners and experienced practitioners are all welcome.
Find your nearest class and take your first step into Aikido — your first session is free.