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Koichi Tohei, a dan under O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, founded the Ki-Society in 1971 to reflect a different emphasis and curriculum. The Ki-Society, known as Shin Shin Toitsu aikido, means aikido with body and mind coordination. Tohei Sensei brought aikido to the United States at the request of O'Sensei in 1953. The Ki-Society style of aikido emphasizes the development and use of ki to remain calm and relaxed in stressful situations in daily life. The Ki-Society combines ki development and breathing exercises with soft, flowing aikido techniques. Seidokan aikido, founded by Roderick Koayashi in 1981, draws from Tohei Sensei's Ki-aikido but emphasizes a balanced practice of principles and techniques

While the emphasis of these two major branches of aikido is different, their basis and origin are the same. There may be several other styles, or branches, of aikido—too many to keep track of. Many independent schools have opened and are actively training students. Their styles may not be covered here, but their exclusion is not meant in any way to be disrespectful.