Aikido Exercises Cardiff and District Ki No Kenkyukai Dojo’s Aikido Exercises The exercises at the beginning of the lesson are designed to warm the muscles, enhance flexibility and coordination whilst mimicking the basic movements of Aikido.
Ki Taiso
(health exercises)
These exercises are designed to realign the body and gently increase blood supply to muscles with a specific movement, thereby increasing strength and flexibility.
Rotate the Trunk 1-2 3-4 5.6 7-8 Perform Twice
Bend the Trunk Laterally 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Bend the Trunk 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Shoulder Blade Exercise 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Lateral Neck Rotation 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Forward & Back Neck Rotation 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Left & Right Neck Rotation 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Flexing the Knees 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Stretching the Knees 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Rotating the Arm 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Rotate both Arms 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice
Rotate Arms & Bend Knees 1.2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Perform Twice