Madrid Ki Aikido Society
A Guiding Thought
“Let us have a Universal Mind that loves and protects all creation and helps all things grow and develop. To unify mind and body and become one with the Universe is the ultimate purpose of our study.”
— Master Koichi Tohei Sensei
why ki aikido?
Ki Aikido is a Japanese martial art dedicated to personal growth and meeting life’s challenges with confidence, calm, and trust. Its practice is based on mind–body unification, non-dissension, and refining the human spirit. Techniques rely on Ki rather than physical strength.
What Is Ki?
Ki is universal life energy, something we are all born with. It cannot be seen or touched, but it can be felt. Children connect to Ki naturally. Adults forget how to do due to stress and fatigue. Ki Aikido helps us restore it.
Benefits of Practicing Ki Aikido
Through practice, people of all ages learn to move naturally, with mind and body working as one. This unity allows us to use the mind with confidence and the body in a relaxed, natural way.
In this state, we are at our strongest, connected to the Universe, able to read any situation because everything has Ki, and to lead ourselves and others through any challenges in a constructive way.
The Origins of Ki Aikido
Aikido was founded in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei) as “The Art of Peace.”His student, Master Koichi Tohei Sensei, 10th Dan, dedicated his life to sharing Aikido worldwide.
In 1974, Master Tohei founded Ki No Kenkyukai, placing special emphasis on mind–body unification and the practical use of Ki in everyday life.
Since 2007, it has been known as the Ki Society and has been led by Shinichi Tohei Sensei, continuing the teaching and evolution of the art internationally.
Join Us
Join our dojo and experience the transformative power of Ki in your life! If you’d like to learn more about Ki Society and our dojo's affiliation, please visit the official Ki Society website.
What Is Ki?
Ki is universal life energy, something we are all born with. It cannot be seen or touched, but it can be felt. Children connect to Ki naturally. Adults forget how to do due to stress and fatigue. Ki Aikido helps us restore it.
Benefits of Practicing Ki Aikido
Through practice, people of all ages learn to move naturally, with mind and body working as one. This unity allows us to use the mind with confidence and the body in a relaxed, natural way.
In this state, we are at our strongest, connected to the Universe, able to read any situation because everything has Ki, and to lead ourselves and others through any challenges in a constructive way.
The Origins of Ki Aikido
Aikido was founded in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei) as “The Art of Peace.”His student, Master Koichi Tohei Sensei, 10th Dan, dedicated his life to sharing Aikido worldwide.
In 1974, Master Tohei founded Ki No Kenkyukai, placing special emphasis on mind–body unification and the practical use of Ki in everyday life.
Since 2007, it has been known as the Ki Society and has been led by Shinichi Tohei Sensei, continuing the teaching and evolution of the art internationally.
Join Us
Join our dojo and experience the transformative power of Ki in your life! If you’d like to learn more about Ki Society and our dojo's affiliation, please visit the official Ki Society website.
ki aikido classes
Who Can Attend?
Our classes welcome students of all ranks, from beginners to advanced practitioners, training together in a safe environment.
Don’t wait, join us for a trial class today! Email us or call us. The first month is free.
What Does a Class Look Like?
Each class begins with warm-up exercises focused on Ki development and Ki testing, designed by Master Koichi Tohei Sensei. These exercises deepen our understanding of Ki and its application in daily life. Occasionally, we include health exercises for natural body stretching and overall well-being. We then progress to Aikido techniques practiced with mind-body coordination, concluding with restorative practices like: Ki Breathing, Ki Meditation, and Kiatsu.
Principles for Mind-Body Coordination
We learn coordination of mind and body through exercises and by following four basic principles:
Our syllabus includes over 200 techniques, with and without weapons such as tanto, bokken, and jo (Kumi Waza, Ju Waza, and Taigi). However, the techniques are not the ultimate goals, they are tools to help us move with coordinated mind and body. If a technique fails, we revisit the foundational principles to refine our practice. We also follow the Five Aikido Principles with Mind and Body Unified:
Join our dojo and experience the transformative power of Ki in your life! If you’d like to learn more about Ki Society and our dojo's affiliation, please visit the official Ki Society website.
Our classes welcome students of all ranks, from beginners to advanced practitioners, training together in a safe environment.
- Age: 14 to 108 years
- Gender: Open to everyone
- Duration: 60 - 120 minutes per class
- Language: Spanish, English, Romanian
Don’t wait, join us for a trial class today! Email us or call us. The first month is free.
What Does a Class Look Like?
Each class begins with warm-up exercises focused on Ki development and Ki testing, designed by Master Koichi Tohei Sensei. These exercises deepen our understanding of Ki and its application in daily life. Occasionally, we include health exercises for natural body stretching and overall well-being. We then progress to Aikido techniques practiced with mind-body coordination, concluding with restorative practices like: Ki Breathing, Ki Meditation, and Kiatsu.
Principles for Mind-Body Coordination
We learn coordination of mind and body through exercises and by following four basic principles:
- Keep One Point – Focus your mind on the one point in your lower abdomen.
- Relax Completely – Release all tension from the mind and body.
- Keep Weight Underside – Let the weight of every part of your body rest naturally at its lowest point.
- Extend Ki – Allow energy to flow freely.
Our syllabus includes over 200 techniques, with and without weapons such as tanto, bokken, and jo (Kumi Waza, Ju Waza, and Taigi). However, the techniques are not the ultimate goals, they are tools to help us move with coordinated mind and body. If a technique fails, we revisit the foundational principles to refine our practice. We also follow the Five Aikido Principles with Mind and Body Unified:
- Extend Ki
- Know Your Partner's Mind
- Respect Your Partner's Ki
- Put Yourself in Your Partner’s Place
- Perform with Confidence and Trust
Join our dojo and experience the transformative power of Ki in your life! If you’d like to learn more about Ki Society and our dojo's affiliation, please visit the official Ki Society website.
schedule
Saturday
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Ki and Aikido Class for Adults
Location: C. de la Arquitectura, 11, Arganzuela, 28005 Madrid
Gym Clásico - Escuela deportiva en Madrid
Coming Up: Tuesday
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ki and Aikido Class for Adults
Location: C. de la Arquitectura, 11, Arganzuela, 28005 Madrid
Gym Clásico - Escuela deportiva en Madrid
pricing
We are a non-profit organization. Fees are collected to cover monthly dues.
For ADULTS
MOST POPULAR€30/Month
- Monthly practice fee
- 50% discount for unemployed people
For TEENAGERS
€0/Month
- Free of charge for teenagers
For ALL
MOST POPULAR€30/Year
- Yearly membership fee
about us
Ki Aikido Basel Dojo
Madrid Ki Society is a non-profit organization. The association aims to practice and promote the Japanese martial art Ki Aikido as taught by Master Koichi Tohei Sensei. We are part of the Ki Society (HQ) and affiliated with the USA Northwest Ki Federation.
Mădălina Ogica
Hello! I am the founder of the Madrid Ki Aikido Society and the head instructor. Thank you for your interest in Ki Aikido and our dojo. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat!
Cristian Huidan
Hola! As the second founder of the Madrid Ki Aikido Society and Madalina's Sensei assistant and husband, I want to express my gratitude for your interest in Ki Aikido and our dojo. It would be wonderful to have you join us on the mat and train together!
f.a.q
Is it a violent practice? Are people really fighting?
No! We do not allow, nor encourage, any kind of violence during our classes! Violence is not part of our etiquette, nor in line with our mission & vision.
I’ve never done anything like this before. Can I attend the classes?
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, nationality, or age. You can come and watch if you’re not comfortable attending yet. (Remember, that’s what I did!)
What clothing do I need to bring for the first time?
Something you can move freely in: t-shirt, comfortable pants, and slippers.
What else do I need to know?
It's part of our practice to make sure that everyone is safe during the training. So we ask you to remove all the jewelry before coming to the mat.
