# Ki Aikido New Zealand

> Ki Aikido New Zealand, founded in 2025 by Cristian Filimon Sensei (4th Dan). Practising Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido in the Ki Society lineage of Master Koichi Tohei.

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Ki Aikido is a synthesis of Aikido and Shin Shin Toitsu Do (mind-body coordination). It is non-competitive, suitable for any age and fitness level, and centred on developing a calm mind and a coordinated body for daily life — not just self-defence.

## Key facts

- **Dojo name:** Dokkodo
- **Organisation:** The Association of Ki and Aikido of New Zealand
- **Location:** 332 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
- **Schedule:** Wednesday 7:30 PM–9:30 PM · Friday 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
- **First class:** free, no commitment
- **Phone / WhatsApp:** +64 27 388 5692
- **Email:** contact@kiaikido.org.nz
- **Booking:** https://cal.com/ki-aikido/

## Pages

- [Home](https://kiaikido.org.nz/): overview of practice, schedule, costs, instructor, location.
- [About](https://kiaikido.org.nz/about): the Association, its mission and story as a registered charitable trust.
- [Etiquette](https://kiaikido.org.nz/etiquette): dojo etiquette and training guidelines for first-time visitors.
- [Events](https://kiaikido.org.nz/events): open sessions, workshops, special classes.
- [Donate](https://kiaikido.org.nz/donate): support the dojo — donations to the charitable trust.
- [News](https://kiaikido.org.nz/news): articles and updates about Ki Aikido and the dojo.
- [Privacy Policy](https://kiaikido.org.nz/privacy): how the site handles personal data.
- [Terms of Service](https://kiaikido.org.nz/terms): terms governing use of the site.

## Articles

- [Aikido Is for Everyone — But Not Everyone Can Practice It](https://kiaikido.org.nz/news/is-aikido-for-everyone) — 10 July 2026: One of the first questions new students ask is whether Aikido is right for them. The honest answer is yes — and it's more layered than that.
- [Looking Back: The First Ki Aikido Class in New Zealand](https://kiaikido.org.nz/news/first-ki-aikido-class-new-zealand-dojo-opening) — 1 March 2026: In February, we held the very first Ki Aikido class ever taught in New Zealand — a milestone for our young dojo community.

## Instructor

**Cristian Filimon Sensei** — 4th Dan, Ki Aikido. Began practising in 2009, started instructing in 2017, and relocated to New Zealand in 2025, where he founded The Association of Ki and Aikido of New Zealand.

## What is taught

- **Ki Development** — relaxation and Ki cultivation; foundation for all other practice.
- **Ki Aikido** — Aikido techniques as a vehicle for maintaining mind-body coordination under stress.
- **Ki Breathing** — breathing practice for calmness and health.
- **Ki Meditation** — practical method for staying present in daily life.