Aikido is amazing.  The concept of using ki instead of muscle and power is something I had not considered before starting my aikido journey.  In reality, we use ki every day, but when confronted in an agressive manner, our default instinct is to react with strength.  ki Fusion Aikido teaches me the way to use softness and ki when confronted.

In Ki Fusion Aikido, I've learned about the importance of "ki" and how to cultivate it.

When I first started aikido, it was a real eye opener for me as it convinced me about how effective this martial art is without using a lot of physical strength that is ever present in most other martial arts.

Mal has shown how soft you need to be as well as how devastating aikido is at a high level

I have not looked back since and I would encourage anybody with a martial art background or an interest in martial arts to give it a try. You will be amazed.

I was amazed the first time I attended the class, and I still am, by how Mal sensei demonstrates the techniques with ki. They seem to be the same Aikido techniques I’ve learned elsewhere, but they are based on a different principle that makes them much more powerful and effective. The fact that soft ki can actually overcome hard physical power in the Aikido we practice here is not just amazing to watch but also really fascinating to experience ourselves through training. Everyone here is friendly and incredibly encouraging. I feel very lucky to be part of Ki Fusion Aikido.

I started training under Sensei Mal back in 2008 to see what Aikido was all about. I’d heard some mixed feedback about Aikido as a martial art, so I decided to try it out for myself.

I’m glad to say I’m still training under Sensei Mal to this day as he is the real deal. His Aikido is effortless, powerful, and effective. My journey in learning Ki Fusion aikido started from looking to learn it for its martial applications but I keep going to learn how the “Aiki” aspect helps us in everyday life.

Mal is a genuine, gentle and exceptional leader who does not put himself on a pedestal. Being originally from Japan, I knew some philosophy about Aikido but Mal has taken this to another level and shows us "Ki" in action.