LEHIGH VALLEY KOKIKAI AIKIDO

The Kokikai style emphasizes natural movement, ki development, relaxation, good posture and mind-body coordination. It is a minimalist martial art that focuses on making techniques effective while using little physical effort. An axiom of the style is “minimum effort for maximum effect.” The name Kokikai means “school of radiant ki”.

 

The style lists four basic principles:

• Keep One point (to develop calmness)

• Relax progressively

• Find Correct Posture (in everything)

• Develop your Positive Mind

 

The style was founded by Shuji Maruyama, and continues to be led by him. He continues to develop the art, so there is no set textbook way of performing any technique.