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Support Our Mission

The Association of Ki and Aikido operates primarily through membership fees, which cover the day-to-day costs of running weekly classes. However, as a registered charitable trust, we also welcome voluntary donations from those who wish to support our mission more broadly.

Why Donate?

Membership fees keep the dojo running. Donations help us do more. Every contribution — regardless of size — directly supports our ability to:

  • Offer need-based fee reductions to students facing financial hardship
  • Organise free community events and public demonstrations
  • Reach underserved communities, including Māori and Pacific peoples
  • Grow Ki Aikido beyond Auckland and into other regions of New Zealand

Ways to Support Us

The quickest way to support us is a one-off online contribution — choose any amount that feels right.

Prefer a bank transfer? Donate directly to our account:

THE ASSOCIATION OF KI AND AIKIDO
02-0200-0368686-000

Please use your name as the payment reference so we can acknowledge your contribution.

If you would like to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation, please email us at contact@kiaikido.org.nz.

Our Commitment

We are committed to using every donation responsibly and in direct support of our charitable purpose — making Ki Aikido accessible to all New Zealanders.

The Association of Ki and Aikido is a registered charitable trust with Charities Services, registration number CC64768.

If you would like to learn more about our mission, values, and story, visit our About Us page.

Common Questions

Ki Aikido is the art of mind-body coordination — a Japanese practice developed by Koichi Tohei that pairs Aikido technique with the study of Ki: breathing, posture, and a calm, coordinated mind. You don't need strength or prior experience to begin. Most people start by noticing how a settled mind changes the way the body moves.

Ki Aikido shares its roots with traditional Aikido — Koichi Tohei trained directly under Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido's founder, before establishing Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido. The difference is emphasis: Ki Aikido places Ki development — breathing, meditation, and mind-body coordination exercises — at the centre of practice, alongside the physical technique.

No. Ki Aikido is suitable for anyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or background — it adapts to each person's capabilities. Most people who walk in have never trained in a martial art before. Your first class is free, with no obligation to continue.

Ki Aikido is a non-competitive, partner-based practice — there's no sparring or fighting. Techniques are practised together, at a pace that suits both partners, with safety and mutual respect as the foundation. Full guidelines are on our dojo etiquette page.

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