Please read our FAQ before contacting us. About Ki-Aikido Institute: Q1: What is Ki-Aikido Institute? Q2: How long is the course of Ki-Aikido Institute? Q3: How much does it cost to attend the Ki-Aikido Institute? Q4: I do not speak Japanese. Do you offer the classes in English? Q5: Can I work while I attend the Ki-Aikido Institute? Q6: How can I enter the school? About Practice and Visit to Japan: Q1: Do you have any programs for someone who visit Japan for a short period? Q2: Who do I contact if I intend to visit Japan and would like to train? Q3: I am not a member of Ki Society. Can you help me to get visa for Japan? Q4: Does Ki Society H.Q. give scholarship to visit other Ki Societies all over the world and to enter and study in Ki Society H.Q. or Ki-Aikido Institute? Q5: Do you accept Uchideshi for a short period of time? About Ki-Aikido and Ki Principles: Q1: What is the difference between Ki-Aikido and other Aikido? Q2:I read Koichi Tohei Sensei's book. I tried Unbendable arm and other exercise, but I couldn't. Could you please teach me how I can do it? Q3: Is it possible to see Koichi Tohei Sensei? About Ki-Aikido Institute: Q1: What is Ki-Aikido Institute? A1: It is a school for people who would like to become instructors of Ki-Aikido. Please refer to our Ki Society homepage regarding the detailed programs of Ki-Aikido Institute. Ki-Aikido Institute http://www.ki-society.com/english/renew/gakuin/index.html Q2: How long is the course of Ki-Aikido Institute? A2: It is two years studying in all programs. Consequently, you will obtain the qualification of Shinshin Toitsu Aikido Ni dan, Shinshin Toitsudo Shoden and Shidoin (Instructor) of Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. Q3: How much does it cost to attend the Ki-Aikido Institute? A3: Fees are as follows: ・Tuition fees 　 The first year... 945,000yen 　 The second year... 945,000yen *If you want, you can stay at our dormitory. ・Accommodation fees… 42,000yen/month(for approx. 9 months during the school term) *Accommodation fees contain the maintenance fees, utility fees such as electricity, heating oil and the bed sheets. Fees for meals are not included in the above Accommodation fees. *If you have meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at our facility, you will need about 40,000 yen per month. If you have Lecturer and Examiner qualification,you can join as "Audithing student(Choko-sei)". In this case the tuition fee is 472,500yen/year Q4: I do not speak Japanese. Do you offer the classes in English? A4: No we don't. The classes are conducted only in Japanese. Therefore, we ask foreign students to study Japanese for a better understanding of the program. Q5: Can I work while I attend the Ki-Aikido Institute? A5: It is impossible for you to work while you are studying at the institute because we will ask you to obtain a cultural activities visa. No one can work with this visa in Japan. Q6: How can I enter the school? A6: Ki-Aikido Institute has the following entrance requirements: I. You need to be a member of Ki Society. II. You need to have the recommendation of the chief instructor of Ki Society you belong to. III. You need to have the skill of Japanese language sufficient for daily use without problem. Only the ones who really understand what we do and who want to become an instructor can take our entrance exam. The entrance exam will be conducted at our designated place in Japan. To the top of this page. About Practice and Visit to Japan: Q1: Do you have any programs for someone who visits Japan for a short period? A1: You can visit our dojo at Tokyo main office in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Our policy is that you can not join Ki-Aikido classes before you become a memberof Ki Society H.Q. however, you can watch the class once for free. If you really like it and would like to start practicing Ki-Aikido, then please become a member and start practicing Ki-Aikido. Please kindly note that the request to temporary become a member merely for training only once or a few times is not acceptable. If you are a member of Ki Society and you would like to train in our dojo at Tokyo main office, please request your Chief Instructor to inform our overseas division about your visit and desire to train there in advance. Without prior notice from your Chief Instructor, we cannot accept your training at our dojo. When you train, you are requested to pay the monthly tuition fee in pro rata basis. Other than the above, if you are a member of Ki Society, you can have a choice of training in the Ki Aikido Institute for a short period. This is subject to you Chief Instructor's approval and guarantee. Fees are as follows:Tuition fee for one month･･･105,000yen Tuition fee for one day･･･5,250yen Accommodation fee is･･･2,100yen/day Q2: Who do I contact if I intend to visit Japan and would like to train? A2: Information of Dojo at Tokyo main office: 【Address】 #101 Ushigome Heim 2-30 Haramachi Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 162-0053 JAPAN TEL: +81-(0)3-5312-2275 【住所(Address in Japanese)】 〒162-0053 東京都新宿区原町2-30牛込ハイム101 TEL: +81-(0)3-5312-2275 【The schedule of training】 ・Tuesday and Thursday 6:45am〜 8:15am 14:00pm〜15:30pm 19:15pm〜20:45pm ・Saturday 6:45am〜 8:15am 19:15pm〜20:45pm *Classes are conducted only in Japanese, but some of our teachers speak English. If you would like to know the information of other dojos in Japan, please contact hq-office@ki-society.com . Q3: I am not a member of Ki Society. Can you help me to get visa for Japan? A3: We are sorry that we can not help obtain a visa for non-members, because we will issue the invitation only for members of Ki Society as per our policy. We would appreciate your kind understanding. Q4: Does Ki Society H.Q. give scholarship to visit other Ki Societies all over the world and study in Ki Society H.Q. or Ki-Aikido Institute? A4: Unfortunately, we have no systems of scholarships to visit other Ki Societies in the world or to enter and study in Ki Society H.Q. or Ki-Aikido Institute. Q5: Do you accept Uchideshi for a short period of time? A5: Excuse us, but we do not accept any Uchideshi for a short period of time. To the top of this page. About Ki-Aikido or Ki Principles Q1: What is the difference between Ki-Aikido and other Aikido? A1: Ki-Aikido is founded by Koichi Tohei Sensei. The ultimate purpose of our study is to unify mind and body, and to become one with Ki of the Universe. Not only practicing at a dojo but finding application in daily life is very important. If you need more information about Ki-Aikido, please check our website. http://www.ki-society.com/english/renew/aikidokai_001.html Today there are many different styles of Aikido and we are afraid that we are not in a position to classify and provide every aspect of other styles of Aikido. Q2:I read Koichi Tohei Sensei's book. I tried unbendable arm and other exercises, but I couldn't. Could you please teach me how I can do them? A2: It is not appropriate to answer your question by e-mail or letters. We recommend you to visit one of Ki Societies to learn and understand those principles. You can find the information of Ki Societies in the world on our website. http://www.ki-society.com/english/renew/aikidokai_002.html If you need further information, please send an email by filling out the following form. Thank you very much. To the top of this page.