The Kishinkaï is a style of Aikido centered on developing inner and outer consciousness, through the practice of martially effective movements.
The Kishinkaï technics are actualized manifestations of intemporal principles, thus the school is in constant evolution.
Meaning of Kishinkaï
喜
KI
Means to be happy, to rejoice.
振
SHIN
Means to wave, to shake. But also has the meaning of deepening.
会
KAÏ
Means group, association.
Thus Kishinkaï 喜振会 is the the group which deepens the study in joy, or the group of the joyful study
It was created by Léo Tamaki, with the support of Issei Tamaki, Julien Coup and Tanguy Le Vourc’h
Their main inspiration was Tamura Nobuyoshi in Aikido.
They also followed the teachings of Hino Akira, Kuroda Tetsuzan, Akuzawa Minoru and Kono Yoshinori.
“Aikido is a way toward your true self.”
Leo Tamaki