✦ Guardian of the Art
Koichi Tohei
📍 Japan⧖ Jan 20, 1920 – May 19, 2011
Ki-AikidoAikido (10th dan)Zen meditation
Born Tokyo. First to teach aikido in US (1953). 10th dan. Founded Ki Society 1974.
Notable Achievements
Founder of Ki-Aikido / Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (1974); 10th Dan Aikido (Aikikai); First to teach Aikido in the USA (1953); Founded Ki Society
