Columbia University
A non-competitive Japanese martial art
minimum effort, maximum effect
The four principles of Kokikai Aikido
一
Keep One Point
to develop calmness
a still center under pressure
二
Relax Progressively
strength that flows from calm
三
Correct Posture
in everything
grounded, upright, at ease
四
Develop Positive Mind
meet what comes without fear
Aikido · the art
ai
join, come together
ki
energy, breath, spirit
dō
the way
the way of harmonizing energy
Kokikai · the school
kō
light, radiance
ki
energy, the same character
kai
a gathering, a school
the school of radiant ki
Tue · Thu 7:30–9:00pm · Sat 3:00–4:30pm (every other week) · Wrestling Room, Dodge
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