Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (心身統一合気道)
Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, commonly referred to as Ki Aikido, has specific teaching methods based around the development of mind and body coordination and ki. This teaching is based on the four basic principles to unify mind and body and the five basic principles of aikido, which are:
Four major principles to unify mind and body
- Keep one-point.
- Relax completely.
- Keep weight underside.
- Extend Ki.
Five Principles of Ki Aikido
- Extend Ki.
- Know your partner’s mind.
- Respect your partner’s Ki.
- Put yourself in the place of your partner.
- Perform with confidence.