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.

After many years studying with Sensei McRae I’m still enjoying every class (no, not a masochist). Mal’s soft Ki must be seen to be believed, the demonstrations still look like magic. He can execute any technique effortlessly against full resistance, fast or in slow motion.
Mal teaches and demonstrates that we must be relaxed and non-aggressive for aikido to work. It is a great lesson that I started to apply in everyday life, making a conscious effort to relax under pressure.

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.

8th Degree Black Belt Hapkido
28 Times World Self-Defence Champion Hapkido/Taekwondo

I have been involved in the Martial Arts for over 39 years, and in this time Aikido Master Mal McRae is one of the best I have seen in this industry. His movement and techniques are of high ability and his understanding of his internal ki is rare to see as effortless power. I believe ki energy is a vital part of self-defence and complements non aggressive techniques that we both will be promoting to Martial Art instructors and students. Mal and I have joined together to offer workshops combining the best of Aikido, Hapkido and Taekwondo and I am very much looking forward to working with an outstanding Aikido teacher.

Yours in Martial Arts,
John Gill