History
Ken Waight started his practice in 1963. He apprenticed with Master Harada, became his chief assistant and in 1966 became the first black belt in Shotokai Karate in Great Britain and the second graded black belt in G.B. at that time. He then spent five years in Japan studying with Master Aoki, was appointed Head Instructor of Shintaido in Great Britain and helped propagate the practice throughout Europe. He also served on the international technical committee.
In 1982 he began to study Zen meditation with Genpo Merzel Roshi, who was given Dharma transmission from Maezumi Roshi of the White Plum Sangha. (Zazen is taught and practiced at the retreats at our centre in France).
In 1988 he studied Dance Movement therapy under Marcia Leventhal, Professor of D.M.T. at New York University. He brings these experiences and his understanding of them into the training of Seishin Kitaido.
Ken's interest in Oriental Medicine led him to create a school of Shiatsu and Ki movement in 1987. He practices Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Bodyflow mindbody integration.
