Shintaido Book & VHS Set by Hiroyuki Aoki (Preowned)

Shintaido, meaning 'New Body Way' in Japanese, is a holistic movement system developed in the 1960s that seeks to utilize the body for both expression and communication, blending elements from traditional Japanese martial arts, Chinese medicine, and Buddhist meditation. Its founder, Hiroyuki Aoki, drew inspiration not only from these Eastern traditions but also from modern Western art and Christian influences. Beyond functioning as a practical martial art, Shintaido strives to be an art form, a form of healthy exercise, and a journey of self-discovery and transformation. The practice involves bare hands, and its curriculum extends to bojutsu, utilizing a long staff (bo), and kenjutsu, employing a wooden sword (bokuto).

Length: 190 page book & 30 min VHS tape

Language: Japanese

Publication Date: 1993