tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451830888152355686Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:19:26 +0000http://traditionaldojo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sensei Sammy)Blogger2125TraditionalJapaneseMartialArtshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451830888152355686.post-7497911383423615258Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:10:00 +00002009-08-09T01:42:19.562-07:00Ki is a Japanese word typically defined as mind, spirit or heart. In oriental medicine and martial arts, the word ki refers to a subtle form of vital energy. In our practice of Aikido (Aikido,is a Japanese martial art, the name is often translated as "the way to union with ki") , Ki is understood as a sense of connection and motivation that is enhanced by calmness and relaxation. Ki helps us perform to the best of our abilities in all circumstances.<br /><br />In class, this previous week a couple of books by Koichi Tohei were recommended by Sensei Sammy after a discussion detailing the importance of Ki - the two books can be found under Aikido in our Bookstore.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/451830888152355686-7497911383423615258?l=traditionaldojo.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://traditionaldojo.blogspot.com/2009/08/aikido-and-ki.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sensei Sammy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451830888152355686.post-4777313432065913825Thu, 05 May 2005 07:29:00 +00002009-08-09T17:44:58.140-07:00<iframe src="http://astore.amazon.com/traditionaldojo-20" width="90%" height="4000" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/451830888152355686-4777313432065913825?l=traditionaldojo.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://traditionaldojo.blogspot.com/2009/08/martial-arts-bookstore-aikido.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sensei Sammy)