We could call the 20th century the "age of all-mighty science." The progress of science and medicine in these 100 years has been truly amazing. Needless to say, as the physical sciences have progressed, our lives have improved and become more convenient.

However, in exchange, there is something gone from us. As methods of transportation improve, our legs and hips become weak. As our lives become more convenient, our bodies degenerate from disuse. Modern individuals not only focus on developing their brains and acquiring much theoretical knowledge, but they also squander the capabilities that can be developed by using their bodies. Even worse, they completely forget the problems of the mind or problems of ki. We, who are given life by the universe, and receive the blessings of all things, must have gratitude to the universe, and develop a balance of all subjects, physical and moral education, if we are to truly develop as human beings.

As medicine progresses, the number of sick people and immunizations increases. As science progresses, the environment is destroyed, and it becomes harder to live. If we continue in this manner, soon all of humanity and the entire planet will be in danger. It has become clear that there are many failures in the 20th century and the age of all-mighty science.

The intelligent people of the world have realized this already and have begun to focus on the previously forgotten problems of mind and ki. For this reason, we can call the 21st century the "age of the mind" or the "age of ki." However, these things have no color, no smell and no shape. If we try to take hold of our mind or ki in the wrong way, we will only bring about new mistakes instead of progress.

The mind has its own principles, and the body has its own principles. Furthermore, mind moves body. By first making the principles of the mind clear and then training the principles of the body in accordance with them, we can unify mind and body, and fully utilize the power of our ki.

It is my hope that as many people as possible learn mind and body unification correctly at the Tohei Gakuen, master it, and go on to become leaders in their daily lives.




  This is the school that develops Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido instructors. However, we are not simply turning out people who can teach Aikido techniques. By mastering the oneness of mind and body (using the mind and body as one) through Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, they can apply it in all areas of life. The oneness of mind and body is not only important for Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, but also for business, sports, art, education, nursing and mental care-all fields of life. Therefore, in addition to those who wish to become Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido instructors, this school is suitable for those working in other fields, or those who simply wish to develop basic human abilities. Students enter this school for a wide variety of reasons. Currently, there are over 100,000 people studying Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido in Japan, Asia, America, Europe, Russia, and Oceania. There are no borders when it comes to studying mind and body unification.

Classes at this school are organized into areas of study that include mind and body unification, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, tea ceremony with ki, and calligraphy with ki. We learn tea ceremony and calligraphy so that we can study mind and body unification from different perspectives. In addition to the normal classes, we have many special classes based on ki principles. These include classes such as moral education, developing communication skills, language studies (English), and reading aloud in Japanese. Once a year, we hold the All-Japan Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Competition and compete to show the results of our daily practice.
　
At this school, 9th-dan Special Lecturer Yutaka Otsuka and other high-ranking instructors take a direct hand in instructing all students. For those who wish to learn Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, this is the best possible environment.
　
It has been 8 years since this school was founded. Among its graduates, there are professional and semiprofessional instructors of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and people in a variety of fields such medicine, nursing, education and art.

I hope that as many people as possible develop an interest in this school.



  This school is a place dedicated to the teaching of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido.

In the world, there are many places where one can learn all sorts of things. When learning something, it's natural to want to be capable or proficient at it. But how do we become proficient at something? Let me share my thoughts on the subject.

In the case of our school, the main goal is to give people an understanding, using Aikido techniques, of how to use mind and body in accordance with universal principles that they can apply in their daily lives. People are truly connected to these universal principles if they always use their minds and bodies in accordance with them.

To learn all things, we must understand the universal mind that is at their foundation. It is morality that causes the flower to bloom.

The things we do in everyday life are all visible to the eye. For example, let's use trees, in particular the part that is above ground. For the tree to grow visibly we must give it water, sunlight, the right fertilizer, provide it with a good environment and attend to it diligently. This job belongs to us, the lecturers. As mentioned before, we must have a universal spirit that loves and protects all creation and helps all things grow and develop; our ultimate purpose is to unify mind and body and become one with the universe. To fulfill the responsibilities of our position, we must work together every day.

"If you learn while young, you will serve the world well in your prime. If you learn in your prime, you will be firm in old age. If you learn in old age, you will remain after death."--From the Genshi Banroku, a classic Japanese philosophical text.

There is no age in learning. I hope that you understand the purpose of this school, and please come to train with us to experience and apply universal principles.