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“Ki: A Road That Anyone Can Walk”  by William Reed (link)

©1992 by William Reed
Published by Japan Publications, INC., Tokyo and New York

Contents
Dedicated to Koichi Tohei, 5
In Praise of the Ki of the Universe, 7
Preface, 9
Acknowledgments, 13
Introduction, 15
A Brief Note on Japanese Words, Personal and Place Names, 17
Part I: A LIFE OF Ki: THE STORY OF KOICHI TOHEI, 23
Chapter 1: Making of the Man, 25
Tough Ancestral Roots, 25
The Frail Youth, 26
Strengthening Mind and Body with Misogi, 28
Encounter with Aikido, 31
The Military Test, 33
Trial by Fire, 37
Chapter 2: Development of the Teachings, 42
Discovery of Mind and Body Unification, 42
Introducing Aikido to the West, 43
Breaking away from Tradition, 48
Foundation and Growth of the Ki Society International, 49
Chapter 3: A Portrait of Strength, 51
Creating Strength from Weakness, 57
Experiences with Illness, 57
Lessons Learned, 55
Portrait of Tohei Sensei, 55
Part II: How TO EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOP Ki IN DAILY LIFE, 61
Chapter 4: Basic Principles for Mind and Body Unification, 63
Learning from Experience, 63
How to Experience and Test Mind and Body Unification, 64
Correct Attitude Comes from Correct Posture, 70
You Are Stronger When You Are Relaxed, 73
A Calm Mind Is Not Easily Disturbed, 76
A Positive Mind Speaks and Acts Positively, 79
Chapter 5: Ki Development through Mind and Body Unification, 84
Learning How to Extend Ki, 84
Ki Unification Methods Develop an Immovable Mind and Body, 85
Ki Exercise Methods Coordinate Mind and Body in Movement, 86
Ki Breathing Methods Promote Whole Body Breathing, 89
Ki Meditation Methods Strengthen the Power of the Will, 94
Changing the Subconscious Mind, 98
Chapter 6: Applications of Ki in Daily and Professional Life, 101
Applying Ki to Business, 101
The Ki to Winning in Professional Sports, 106
Ki in the Performing Arts, 115
What Children Really Want from Parents and Teachers, 117
Chapter 7: Ki-Aikido Training for Serious Students, 121
Aikido: The Way to Union with Ki, 121
How to Get the Most of Ki Training, 132
The Art of Teaching Ki Principles, 136
Common Misconceptions about Ki, 142
The Ghost in the Machine, 143
Archaic Thinking in New Forms, 144
Supernatural Self-deception, 147
Concentration versus Attachment, 752
Relaxation versus Losing Power, 753
Living Calmness versus Dead Calmness, 154
Plus Mind versus Minus Mind, 755
Chapter 8: Kiatsu Therapy for a Better Life, 157
Living Long and Well, 757
The Origin of Kiatsu Therapy, 161
The Interface between Eastern and Western Medicine, 762
The Fundamental Error of Eastern Medicine, 763
The Limitations of Western Medicine, 168
An Overview of Kiatsu Treatment, 769
Getting to the Source of the Problem, 178
Depression, 180
Stress, 183
Twenty Case Studies in Kiatsu Therapy, 185
Chapter 9: Daily Disciplines for Ki Development, 190
Ki Training Methods for Daily Life, 190
Tohei’s Ability to Remain Calm in Extreme Danger, 792
Dealing with Conflicts, Stress, and Danger, 194
The Real Secret of Self-defense, 796
Results You Can Expect from Ki Training, 799
Training to Develop a Strong Will-power (Chin Shin no Gyo), 201
Training to Develop Strong Motivation (Soku Shin no Gyo), 206
Training to Strengthen Your Life-force (Shin Shin no Gyo), 209
Training to Make Your Mind Positive (Sen Shin no Gyo), 210
Training to Move with Coordination (Oneness Rhythm Exercise), 272
Training to Lead a Positive Life (Jissenkai), 213
On Lifestyle, 214
Ten Characteristics of a Life with Ki, 215
Part III: PUTTING THE UNIVERSE IN PERSPECTIVE WITH Ki, 237
Chapter 10: Retracing the Way, 239
Important Influences on Tohei’s Thinking, 239
Chinese Philosophy, 240
Zen Buddhism, 242
Shinto: Misogi and Aikido, 246
Classical Budd: The Tradition of the Samurai, 250
Mind and Body Unification, 252
Chapter 11: Basic Principles Are Universal, 255
Undeniable Aspects of the Universe, 255
The Archaic Approach to Ki, 258
The Energy of Life, 259
The Rhythm of Life, 260
The Instinct to Survive, 261
The Web of Cause and Effect, 262
Flaws of the Self-centered World View, 264
Believing in the Power of the Mind, 265
Freedom of Choice, 266
Old World Thinking in the New Age Dogma, 267
Chapter 12: Ki Perspectives for a Society in Balance, 271
What It Means to Live a Plus Life, 271
Political Renewal, 272
Economic Improvement, 273
Science and Technology, 274
Education and Human Development, 275
Family and Social Life, 276
Health and Medicine, 278
Chapter 13: In the Words of the Master, 283
Selected Quotes, 283
Ki Sayings from Master Tohei, 284
Poetic Writings, 306
Favorite Japanese Proverbs, 310
Chapter 14: Putting It All in Perspective, 313
A Lifetime of Ki, 313
A Profile of Tohei’s Life Achievements, 313
A Detailed Description of Ki no Sato Facilities, 575
The Museum of Ki Science, 319
Appendix A: A Summary of Ki Principles, 325
Appendix B: Ki Society Membership and Information, 330
Appendix C: References for Further Study, 335
Index, 337

About the Author: William Reed graduated from Earlham College in Indiana in 1974, after spending a year studying at Waseda University in Tokyo, and earned a Masters Degree in Education at the University of Missouri in 1977. He began his study of Aikido with Master Koichi
Tohei in Japan in 1972. In 1979 he opened his own Aikido school in St. Louis, Missouri, and returned to Japan in early 1983, where he has since continued his study of Ki. At the Ki Society Headquarters in Tokyo, he graduated from the Aikido Instructors School in 1986, and from the Kiatsu Therapists School in 1988, and was then appointed special instructor at the Ki Society Headquarters, where he now teaches at the Aikido Instructor’s School. In 1991 he became
a “Shihan,” as well as one of the few authorized judges for promotional ranking, and in 1992 was promoted to the rank of fifth dan in Aikido. He also has a Shihan teaching license in the art of Japanese brush calligraphy, which he received in 1989, and teaches at his own school in Tokyo.
Having worked in translation, teaching, and business, he is fluent in both speaking and reading
Japanese, and is involved in applying Ki principles to the workplace, through seminars and writing, out of the Reed Research Institute, which he founded in 1988. His other books include, “Ki: A Practical Guide for Westerners“ (Japan Publications, Inc., 1986), and “Shodo: The Art of Coordinating Mind, Body and Brush“ (Japan Publications, Inc., 1989).

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