Welcome to the British Ki Society

Dojos in the British Ki Society practise Ki Aikido as developed by the late Doshu Kenjiro Yoshigasaki.

Everyone imagines the future in order to create one’s future.  Everyone should imagine different way. That is why it is useless to discuss or consult others.  You can just learn from other’s imagination to improve your imagination without criticising and judging others.

Doshu Yoshigasaki

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Latest News

Kagami Biraki
From January 1^st 2026 the following promotions are confirmed:

Sensei Jayesh Karadia: promoted to Rokudan (6^th Dan)

Sensei David Royle: promoted to Godan (5^th dan)

Congratulations to Jayesh and David.

Kagami Biraki
(Mirror Opening)

Kagami Biraki is a tradition followed by all styles of Aikido in Japan. It is reflected in the practice of New Year Promotions in Aikido, was followed by Doshu Yoshigasaki, and is continued by the British Ki Society.

For students of 5^th Dan and above, there is a minimum of 5 years between each promotion.  Promotion can only be made by the recommendation of the Doshu, a Shihan or a Senior Instructor.

The criteria which can be used for promotion are:

• The student’s emphasis changes from ‘what you can do’ to ‘what you give’.

• Service to the organisation.

• Preservation of the correct form, spirit and etiquette in their Aikido.

• Running or supporting a Dojo or the organisation over many years.

• Demonstrating mental and spiritual composure in their daily life.

• Producing capable students and instructors.

• Acting as a moral example to their students.

• Having taught constantly over many years.

Shihan Philip Burgess
Chief Instructor
British Ki Society / Ki No Kenkyukai UK