What is Kitaido?
Energy Body Spirit
Kitaido is a movement system that embraces the beauty and power of the classical martial arts. At the same time it allows us to broaden our aspirations and motivations beyond those of a self defense or martial context. It provides a practical way of applying these aspirations into our lives, helping us to live in a more positive and open way.
Kitaido develops us as human beings through a deep bodymind philosophy. It improves our health and wellbeing and helps us communicate and express ourselves through movement in a rich and fruitful way, liberating our creative energy.
The Benefits of Kitaido
Relax, refresh and rejuvenate
Our modern life is often overloaded and stressful, resulting in nervous tension and a loss of connection to our inner selves. We often lead sedentary lifestyles which create stagnation in our body and mind. Engaging in an effective and holistic mind & body system has enormous benefits.
Physical: Improves posture, flexibility and core body strength
Mental: Increases awareness and concentration
Emotional: Develops sensitivity and inner strength
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Energetic: Improves vitality and the flow of whole body energy.
The Principles of Kitaido
Mind & body flowing as one
The practice system leads us to develop a natural, tension-free way of moving our body, enabling us to move with energy and grace. By harmonising the movement of our body with our breathing we are able to liberate and direct all of our body's natural power.
As we deepen our bodymind concentration we create a centre of calmness inside ourselves, allowing us to be completely in the moment and fully aware of our total self.
We learn in a structured yet personalised way, in a friendly and cooperative environment. All the members of the class work together to support each other's practice, regardless of ability or experience.