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“The study of Japanese characters gave me some clue to the meaning of ‘kiai.’ The first character, for ‘Ki,’ is the symbol for spirit, mind, energy, force. The second character, for ‘ai,’ is the symbol for meeting, or coming together. ‘The coming together of mind’ – what could this mean?” – from C.W. Nicol’s Moving Zen
We sometimes translate Kiai! – the name of Thousand Waves’ bi-monthly electronic newsletter – as “yell of spirit.” In Seido Karate, we often forcefully exhale with just such a yell at key moments in our practice to gather our energy, ward off opponents, or simply express a non-quitting spirit. In some traditional Japanese understandings of the kiai concept, the audible utterance itself is entirely secondary – Kiai simply refers to a strong convergence of energy. We know that staying in touch with our community is a powerful tool for creating a more peaceful world; we think our newsletter’s name accurately captures its purpose!
Kiai! readers vary. Many are Thousand Waves members and friends, others are self-defenders, martial artists and instructors, colleagues and people interested in our organization. Subscribers learn about Thousand Waves’ work in Chicago and the martial arts world, upcoming events, community outreach and opportunities for involvement.
If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to Kiai! Subscribing is free and will keep you informed about Thousand Waves’ work in support of our important mission.
Enjoy articles from these previous issues of Kiai!
| September 2024 | Beach Training |
| June 2024 | Teaching the Teacher Conference |
| March 2024 | Why Do You ASK? |
| December 2023 | Etiquette |
| September 2023 | Mejishi Alliance Camp |
| June 2023 | Senior Black Belt Promotions |
| March 2023 | Modern Arnis |
| December 2022 | World Seido Tournament |
| September 2022 | Turning Our Attention Toward Thriving |
| June 2022 | Some Thoughts on Fear |
| April 2022 | Special Meditations |
| December 2021 | Returning to Tradition |
| September 2021 | TW Peacemaker Award |
| September 2020 | Teen Leaders Present Quarantine Challenge |
| February 2020 | Impacting Communities in New Ways |
| November 2019 | Tournaments & Training |
| August 2019 | Beach Training is Coming! |
| December 2018 | Transition |
| August 2018 | TW Peacemaker Award |
| June 2018 | In Memory of Hope Robinson |
| February 2018 | Training Nonviolence for King Day |
| December 2017 | Karate Meditiation in New York City |
| September 2017 | Violence is Contagious |
| June 2017 | Spirit Challenge |
| March 2017 | One Chance |
| November 2016 | The Year We Thought About Love |
| August 2016 | Camp Kokoro Gets the “Likes” |
| June 2016 | Training at Home |
| March 2016 | Self-Defense at Work |
| December 2015 | The Path to Junior Black Belt |
| October 2015 | Celebrating Thirty Years of Art with Heart |
| July 2015 | We Break to Strengthen |
| May 2015 | ASK Volunteer Wins Award |
| February 2015 | 30th Anniversary |
| December 2014 | Anniversaries |
| October 2014 | Thoughts on Camp Kokoro |
| July 2014 | Reflections from the Father of a New Junior Black Belt |
| April 2014 | Teaching the Youngest |
| February 2014 | State of the Organization |
| December 2013 | Parents Who Study Karate with Their Kids |
| October 2013 | Punching and Kicking and…Social Emotional Education? |
| August 2013 | Addressing Mis-Perceptions About Self-Defense and Feminism |
| May 2013 | Erin Epperson Given Peacemaker Award for Self-Defense Work in India |
| February 2013 | Lessons Learned from the Little Kicks |
| September 2012 | The Art and Craft of Teaching: Nurturing a Growth Mindset |
| July 2012 | Teens Lead the Way at Thousand Waves |
| April 2012 | Teaching Children the Value of Perseverance |
| February 2012 | Profile of a Thousand Waves Leader: Senpai Katherine Nichols |
| December 2011 | The Road to Jr. Black Belt: One Family's Journey |
| September 2011 | Seido Family: the Bhutan, Nepal, Omaha, Chicago Connection |
| July 2011 | 10th Anniversary of our Meditations on Activism Program |
| April 2011 | TW Teen Creates ASK Workshop in her School |
| February 2011 | Is Karate for Self-Defense? |
| December 2010 | Celebration to Honor – and Roast! – Marie O’Brien |
| November 2010 | Sparring for Kids: What’s It All About? |
| September 2010 | Happy 25th Anniversary to Thousand Waves! |
| June 2010 | LGBTQ College Students and Allies in Hastings, Nebraska Find Their Voice |
| April 2010 | Rising to the Challenge |
| February 2010 | Thousand Waves’ 25th Anniversary Celebration |
| December 2009 | Special New Years Workout and Annual Membership Meeting |
| October 2009 | TW Developing New Public Resources, Sneak Peek at Harassment Handout |
| September 2009 | Special Training 2009 – Two Roots Revealed |
| July 2009 | Building Leaders and Transmitting Core Values at Camp Kokoro 2009 |
| June 2009 | Self-Defense Course Teaches Life Skills for Teens and College Students |
| April 2009 | Spirit Challenges: Planned or Not, How we Meet Them Defines Us |
| March 2009 | Traditional Martial Arts in Today’s World |