Taikiken DVD Vol 2: Standing Zen with Michio Shimada
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This DVD delves into the fundamental training method of Taiki Ken known as Ritsuzen (Standing Meditation), which is essential for cultivating internal energy (内功), aligning the nerves and body, and simultaneously combining training and rest. According to Michio Shimada, the master instructor of Taiki Ken Kikoukai, Ritsuzen is not just a crucial aspect but the cornerstone of mastering Taiki Ken.
Content Included:
- 禅 (Zen): Exploring the essence of standing meditation.
- 禅の感覚 (Sensation of Zen): Understanding the sensory aspects of Ritsuzen.
- 禅の入り方 (Entering Zen): Techniques for entering into a state of Zen.
- 禅と手の形 (Zen and Hand Form): Integrating hand forms with Zen practice.
- 半禅の入り方 (Entering Half-Zen): Techniques for transitioning into a half-Zen state.
- 禅の感触 (Feeling of Zen): Sensory experiences and feelings during Zen practice.
- 禅と実践 (Zen and Practical Application): Applying Zen principles in practical training.
- 禅の形と感覚 (Form and Sensation of Zen): Understanding the forms and sensations associated with Zen.
- 争力とは (What is Zouryoku?): Exploring the concept of Zouryoku (striving force).
- 揺 (Yuu): Techniques and exercises for swaying.
- 組手 (Kumite): Practical applications of techniques in sparring.
Featured Participant
Michio Shimada (島田道男)
- Shimada began his martial arts journey with Judo and Karate during his youth before becoming a disciple of the martial arts saint Kenichi Sawai.
- Known for rigorous training sessions at the legendary Meiji Shrine Forest.
- In 1985, under Kenichi Sawai's guidance, Shimada established the Taiki Ken Kikoukai dojo in Koganei, Tokyo, to widely teach Taiki Ken to the public.
- After his mentor's passing, Shimada temporarily closed the dojo but later reopened it to continue teaching and preserving Taiki Ken.
- In January 2005, Shimada commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Koganei dojo's founding by opening a new dojo in Shinjuku, Tokyo, focusing on spreading Kenichi Sawai's legacy of Taiki Ken and mentoring future generations.
This DVD serves as a groundbreaking guide for beginners in martial arts, offering a detailed explanation of Ritsuzen's principles, forms, methods of application to sparring, and capturing the essence of standing meditation essential to mastering Taiki Ken.
Language: Japanese
Length: 111 min.
SPD-6506
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