The British Ki Society (Ki No Kenkyukai UK)

The British Ki Society teaches Aikido with Ki as developed by the late Doshu Kenjiro Yoshigasaki. Our Chief Instructor, Shihan Philip Burgess (9th Dan), was a senior student of both Doshu Yoshigasaki and Koichi Tohei Sensei, maintaining a direct link to the traditions of these masters.

We practice Aikido as a peaceful, non-competitive art focused on unifying mind and body. In addition to martial techniques, we practice meditation and Kenkodo—specialized exercises for health, mobility, and well-being.

Our goal is to develop the coordination and confidence needed for all situations. We distinguish between 'Daily Life' (your routine activities) and 'Real Life' (rare, unexpected events like accidents or emergencies). Training in the dojo prepares you to remain calm and act effectively when facing these real-world challenges.

We hope these videos inspire you to explore Aikido. We invite you to join us for practice at any of our dojos across the UK.