South Carolina Ki Aikido promotes personal well-being and harmony in daily life for members through Ki Development and Shinshin Toitsu Aikido as taught by Soshu Koichi Tohei and his successor Kaichou Shinichi Tohei (Chairman and President).

The skills taught in Ki and Aikido are applicable to physical balance and centering, mental focus and calmness. Improving these aspects leads students to achieve their full potential in the classroom, at work, in athletics, the performing arts, and in daily life.