Ki Aikido Training in Japan

Looking for a dojo?

2009-01-08T20:50:00.000+09:00

I can help you find a dojo in the neighborhood where you live or work. Leave a comment here or send an e-mail to the address above right ("Contact").

Kikuna, Yokohama

2009-01-08T20:00:00.002+09:00

From Kikuna you have several options.

1) Kitamura-sensei's classes in Kozukue (Tuesday 6:30 - 8:20) OR Shinyokohama (Wednesday 6:30 - 8:20). This appears to be a small class that meets once a week. Here is the home page (in Japanese only). The fax number is 045-781-5507.

2) Kinoshita-sensei's classes in Hiyoshi (about 6 min. from Kikuna) (Thursday 7 - 9). This is a "culture school", so membership is limited to this location. Hiyoshi is an affilliated dojo under my dojo, Seishinkan, so if you would like me to translate an inquiry into Japanese for Kinoshita-sensei I would be happy to do so. Here is the link to Seishinkan (in English) with contact information listed for Kinoshita-sensei.

3) Seishinkan's Jiyugaoka dojo is a bit further away (about 17 min. from Kikuna), but classes are held there three times a week (Monday 6:45 - 9, Wednesday 6:45 - 9, and Saturday 4 - 6). In addition, membership entitles you to unlimited practice at any Seishinkan location. Here is the link to Seishinkan (in English) with contact information listed. You may write Ohara-sensei in English or contact me for more information.

Shin Yokohama

2008-11-29T13:45:00.002+09:00

I spoke with some non-Japanese speakers at the recent Kanagawa Prefecture Branch Camp, and they highly recommend Yushinkan Dojo in Machida, which is about 22 minutes by train from Shinyokohama. The dojo's head instructor is Yoshida-sensei, who is also the head of the whole Kanagawa Prefecture branch. The dojo has classes every day of the week, and a number of affiliated classes in different locations.

Here is the web site of the dojo (in Japanese).
I would suggest sending a fax in English first, if a telephone call in Japanese is difficult. The phone and fax numbers are the same: 042-728-8172.

Now, there is also a dojo that meets once a week very near Shinyokohama (the location alternates between the Yokohama-shi Supotsu Ikagaku Senta and another locaiton near Kozukue Station. Looking at the web site here, it looks like the class is quite small. The teacher is Kitamura-sensei. The fax number is 045-781-5507.

Gaienmae, Minato-ku, Aikido in English

2008-11-28T13:50:00.004+09:00

Once or twice a month I interpret Aikido classes into English on Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the Gaienmae location of Seishinkan. There are also a number of fellow students who are quite fluent in English. Great atmosphere! Click here for more detailed information or e-mail me at the contact address above right.

Coming to Japan to practice aikido

2008-10-18T13:00:00.001+09:00

Are you thinking about coming to Japan in order to practice ki aikido?

If you have an ample budget, you should certainly consider Tohei Gakuin (click here for more detail). You will study and practice ki development and aikido at Ki Society world headquarters, earning 2nd dan and instructor qualification in two years of full time study.

Another option is to stay at a "gaijin house" or other relatively lower-cost residence in Tokyo and sign up with a local dojo offering a lot of training time. At the top of the list would be my own Seishinkan (click here for more detail) , Enshinkan (click here for more detail) in Shinjuku, Keishinkan (Japanese site here) in Hatagaya, and Yushinkan (click here for more detail) in Machida offering about 12 -14 hours or more of practice a week. Also, I am sure you could consult with the head instructor about how to practice more hours if you wished.

Ebisu/Hiroo, Shibuya-ku

2008-10-11T13:00:00.003+09:00

Japanese language:

Yutenji (5 min from Ebisu) Sat 9 -11 AM 9450 JPY/month (includes unlimited practice at affiliated dojos, but I think they are all in Yokohama area). Kinoshita-sensei.

Jiyugaoka (8 min) Mon and Wed 6:45 -9 PM 9450 JPY/month (includes unlimited practice at Seijogakuenmae, Aoyama, Komae, Akasaka, Gaienmae (English interpretation on some Fridays), Ochanomizu). Ohara-sensei's Seishinkan dojo. English website here.

English language (that's me, interpreting):

Yoga (15 min) Wed 7 - 9 PM, Sun 10 -12 AM 9450 JPY/month (includes unlimited practice at Sangenjaya Sat 5 -7 PM). Maeda-sensei. English website (emphasizing kids classes) here.

Gaienmae (15 min) Fri 7 - 9 PM (includes unlimited practice at Seijogakuenmae, Aoyama, Komae, Jiyugaoka, Ochanomizu, Akasaka). Ohara-sensei's Seishinkan dojo. English website here.

Ushigome Yanagicho, Shinjuku-ku

2008-09-21T22:00:00.003+09:00

The Tokyo HQ of Ki Society is located in Ushigome Yanagicho, at Enshinkan dojo.
Enshinkan
2F Ushigome Haimu, 2-30 Haramachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0053
About 1 minute walk from Ushigome Yanagicho Station, Oedo Subway Line
Tel: 03-5312-2275 Fax: 03-5312-2276
Please contact me for the e-mail address.
Enshinkan does not have a web site, but you can look at some pictures of it here on the Ki Society web site.

Nogizaka, Minato-ku

2008-07-07T15:00:00.003+09:00

Yoga dojo (Setagaya-ku) offers classes with complete translation into English. You can find the web site here. The site focuses on the childrens classes, but adult classes are held on Wednesday from 7 - 9 and Sunday from 10 -12. Yoga is about 25 minutes by train from Nogizaka. You can find the contact email address on the web site.

If you would be comfortable with some learning by watching and some English assistance from other aikido students, I highly recommend Seishinkan dojo's locations in Akasaka (2 minutes from Nogizaka) on Thursday from 7 - 9, in Aoyama (Gaienmae, 10 minutes) on Wednesday on Wednesday from 7 - 9, Gaienmae on Friday from 7 - 9, and in Ochanomizu (20 minutes) on Tuesday from 7 - 9. You can find Seishinkan's web site in English here. If you would like to attend a trial class here, please contact Ohara-sensei (English is OK) at the contact email address on the web site.

Yoga Dojo, Aikido in English

2008-03-31T15:40:00.001+09:00

Aikido classes in English are offered in Yoga, Setagaya-ku. I teach some children's classes and translate for all other classes. Please join us!

Please click here for more detailed information or e-mail me at the contact address above right. The web site emphasizes the program for children, but adults classes are available at the same location.

Komaba, Meguro-ku

2008-02-28T21:52:00.003+09:00

One possibility from Komaba is Maeda-sensei's dojo that has locations in Sangenjaya and Yoga. This is a dojo that I attend every week, so I can tell you all about it. I translate for the classes on Wednesday night 7 -9 and Sunday morning 10 -12 at Yoga, which is about 20 minutes from Komaba Todaimae. This web site has more information (the site emphasizes the children's classes, but you can find a map there).

Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

2008-02-28T10:00:00.001+09:00

For Jimbocho, there is Seishinkan dojo (Ohara-sensei) that has classes in Ochanomizu on Tuesday nights from 7 - 9, as well as many other locations. You can find more information on this web site.

If you would like to attend a trial class at any of these locations, please let me know and I will contact the teacher for you.

Shonandai, Kanagawa-ken, Yoshinkan Dojo

2007-12-08T15:35:00.000+09:00

Yoshinkan is located right in Shonandai, about 6 minutes from the station:

Shonandai N Bldg B1 2-24-16 Shonandai Fujisawa
Tel/fax: 0466-45-3739
Email: yo-sinkan-ty@jcom.home.ne.jp
URL: http://www.yo-shinkan-ty.com/ (Japanese)

Classes at the main location are Thursday 10:00 am - 12:15 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm,
Saturday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Sunday 10:10 am - 12:45 pm. They have a couple of other locations in the area as well.

Yoshinkan is affiliated with Koshinkan in Fujisawa.

Saitama-ken (south)

2007-11-29T01:00:00.000+09:00

I can highly recommend Koshino-sensei who teaches at locations in Soka, Tsuruse, Tokorozawa, and Minami Koshigaya. He can be reached by phone at 090-6659-7275. Here is the home page (in Japanese), click on the envelope icon to send e-mail, or contact me at the address above and I will send you his e-mail address.

Minami Koshigaya: Saturday 9:00 - 10:30 pm, Sunday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Soka: Saturday 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Tokorozawa: Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Tsuruse: Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Shinshinkan dojo is also located in Saitama Prefecture, with a number of locations including Omiya. Here is the home page (in Japanese).

Fujisawa, Kanagawa-ken, Koshinkan Dojo

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Koshinkan (Nakaoka-sensei) is located in Fujisawa, about 6 minutes from Kugenuma Station on the Enoden Line. Adult, childrens, and advanced classes available several times a week and at multiple locations.
1-14-5 Kugenuma Matsugaoka Fujisawa
Tel: 0466-63-1145 Fax: 0466-63-1146
Email: koushin-kan@jcom.home.ne.jp
URL: http://koushin-kan.com/ (Japanese)

Tochigi-ken

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If you are looking for a dojo in Tochigi-ken, you are in luck! In addition to Ki Society World Headquarters, there are at least 12 different dojos and class locations in the prefecture. I think your best bet is to email Ki Society HQ at the email address you can find here with information about where you live, your means of transportation, and if possible, your desired training schedule. If you get interested in aikido and you have the time available, you are going to want to train more than once a week, and this may be the deciding factor in your choice of dojo.

Chushinkan Dojo: Ichikai-machi, Haga-gun (located at Ki Society HQ)
Seishinkan Dojo: Fujimigaoka, Utsunomiya-shi
Washinkan Dojo: Higashi-shukugo, Utsunomiya-shi
Junshinkan Dojo: Yanase, Utsunomiya-shi
Nishi-nasuno Kyoshitsu: Nishi-nasuno-machi, Nasu-gun
Otawara Kyoshitsu: Otawara-shi
Yanase Kyoshitsu: Higashi-yanase, Utsunomiya-shi
Oyama Kyoshitsu: Oyama-shi
Tomatsuri Kyoshitsu: Tomatsuri, Utsunomiya-shi
Shinshinkan Dojo: Tochigi-shi
Nikko Kyoshitsu: Nikko-shi
Utsunomiya Kiyohara Kyoshitsu: Kiyohara-kogyo-danchi, Utsunomiya-shi
Ashikaga Kyoshitsu: Ashikaga-shi
Kaminokawa Kyoshitsu: Kaminokawa-machi, Kawachi-gun

If I can help you with more detailed information, please e-mail me at the "Contact" address above right.

Edogawa Kyoshitsu

2007-08-19T21:15:00.000+09:00

Shioya-sensei teaches at the Edogawa Kyoshitsu. The location is the Edogawa Sports Center, 4-2-20 Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo. Classes are on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (children's classes from 6 to 7). Monthly fee is 5,000 yen.

Also accessible from East Tokyo

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Enshinkan (Otsuka-sensei) is located in Ushigome Yanagicho. Classes are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6:45 am to 8:15 am and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The dojo does not have a web site, but you can find the phone number and e-mail address on the Ki Society web page about Enshinkan here.

Seishinkan (Ohara-sensei) has class locations in Ochanomizu on Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (starting Sept. 4) and in Akasaka on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. To practice on Saturday, go down to Seijo Gakuen Mae. Here is the English web page. You can e-mail the dojo at the address on the home page.

Keishinkan (Kudo-senseis) is based in Hatagaya. Classes are Sunday 12-1, Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 7:10 to 9:15 pm (with ki breathing from 6:30), and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Here is the web page, in Japanese. Please contact me for the e-mail address.

These entries are in response to an inquiry about dojos near Monzen Nakacho, Koto-ku.

Hachinohe Kyoshitsu, Aomori-ken, Yushinkan Dojo

2007-08-16T09:30:00.000+09:00

Yushinkan Dojo operates classes across Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate and Aomori prefectures. Class in Hachinohe is on Sundays from 6 to 8 pm. The address is 2-25-6 Numadate, Hachinohe-shi.

Yushinkan Dojo is based in Sendai. Here is the dojo home page (in Japanese). You can call the dojo at 0120-521-910 or 022-247-3947, although you may want to e-mail first if you don't speak Japanese. The e-mail address can be found toward the bottom of the dojo's home page.

The original inquiry was for information on dojos in the Misawa area. Hachinohe is about 20 minutes by train from Misawa.

Tohei Gakuin, Ki Aikido Institute

2007-02-28T22:49:00.002+09:00

If I had two years to dedicate full-time to aikido (and an ample budget), this is what I would do! Located at Ki no sato in Tochigi, daily instruction in aikido and ki principles by top instructors in beautiful surroundings - and delicious food. Two years for second dan and instructor qualification.
Check out the FAQ page here.

Ebina Konami Kyoshitsu, Yushinkan Dojo

2006-10-10T07:44:00.000+09:00

Yushinkan Dojo (Yoshida-sensei) runs classes in Ebina at the Konami Sports Club on the 2nd floor of Daiei. Adult classes are Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

The main Yushinkan facility is in Machida. Here is the dojo home page (in Japanese).

You can fax Yushinkan at 042-728-8172, or e-mail them at the address you can find on the dojo home page. Please fax/e-mail first and let them know before "dropping in" to a class.

This is the Konami Sports Club in Ebina. There is a map at the bottom of the page (in Japanese).

Aoyama Kyoshitsu, Seishinkan Dojo

2006-09-01T21:02:00.001+09:00

Seishinkan Dojo (Ohara-sensei) Aoyama Kyoshitsu is my home dojo. Classes are Wednesday 7 to 9 PM (no class 4th Wednesday of the month). Classes on Friday 7 to 9 PM are held at the nearby Gaienmae dojo location.

The address is 2-12-39 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, down the stairs in the basement studio. It is across the street from the Brazilian Embassy.

The main Seishinkan Dojo is in Seijo-gakuen-mae. Here is the dojo home page (in English).

You can e-mail Seishinkan (Ohara-sensei's English is quite good) at the address on the home page. Please call or e-mail before coming to watch or participate in a class.

Four Major Principles to Unify Mind and Body

2006-08-23T08:45:00.000+09:00

心身統一の四大原則

Shinshin touitsu no yon dai gensoku

Four Major Principles to Unify Mind and Body

1. 臍下の一点に心をしずめ統一する

Seika no itten ni kokoro wo shizume touitsu suru

Keep one point

2. 全身の力を完全に抜く

Zenshin no chikara wo kanzen ni nuku

Relax completely

3. 身体の総ての部分の重みを、その最下部におく

Karada no subete no bubun no omomi wo sono saikabu ni oku

Keep weight underside

4. 氣を出す

Ki wo dasu

Extend ki.