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A Welcome from Our Head Instructor - Ferland Sensei

The Austin Ki Aikido Center is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1983 and dedicated to teaching the principles of mind and body coordination through Ki and Aikido. The teaching methods are those taught by Master Koichi Tohei, founder of the Ki Society International.

AKAC is a community of aikido practictioners. We welcome you to come and join us.

Four Major Principles to Unify Mind and Body

  • Keep one point
  • Keep weight underside
  • Relax completely
  • Extend Ki

Our Mission

The mission of Austin Ki Aikido Center is to explore all aspects of the martial art of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, through Aikido classes, Ki development classes, and special events, for adults and teens. Our small group learning environment enables individualized attention for all levels of students.

The practice of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido offers a path for long term self-development and cultivates harmonious action and oneness of mind and body, both in the context of physical conflict, and in daily life.

News and Information

2008
Sokushin No Gyo Come and join us for Sokushin No Gyo (Bell Meditation) on Thursday, March 27th at 6:15 PM . All AKAC members are welcome and encouraged to attend. An intense practice, bell meditation can be seen as expelling old energy, while allowing in fresh new energy.
Aikido Testing Come and join us for Aikido Testing on Sat. March 29th at 10:45 AM . All AKAC members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Intro Special Ask about our $40 per month Introductory Special.

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