Kage Den DVD 3 by Akira Hino

Japanese Martial Arts Conventional Wisdom Changed: From Oral Tradition to Shadow Tradition

“発勁 (Hakkeki) = Permeating Power” in Japanese Martial Arts

This DVD introduces a new understanding of 発勁 (Hakkeki), traditionally associated with Chinese martial arts, and explores how Japanese martial arts can also harness the power of “Shin-Tetsu-Ryoku” (浸徹力), which translates to permeating power.

While traditionally exclusive to Chinese martial arts, 発勁 has now been redefined at Hino Martial Arts Research Institute as “Shin-Tetsu-Ryoku”, the true power that can be released by the body’s coordinated movements and relaxed joints. Through careful analysis and the creation of a clear instructional manual, this DVD reveals how the interconnectedness of the body’s movements and joint relaxation can generate powerful techniques.

Content Overview:

1. Power Release = What is "Hakkeki" (発勁)?

• Explanation of the concept of 発勁 (Hakkeki) and how it translates into “Shin-Tetsu-Ryoku”, or permeating power, in Japanese martial arts.

2. Consciousness Stops Power

• How mental focus and awareness can either hinder or enhance the release of power.
• Exploring the psychological factors in martial arts techniques.

3. Practice 1: Silk Thread Power (纒絲勁) and Joint Relaxation

• The importance of silk thread power in martial arts and how it connects with the relaxation of joints for smooth, powerful movement.

4. Practice 2: Proper Use of the Knees

• Instruction on how to properly utilize the knees to support and generate power, contributing to greater force in techniques.

5. Practice 3: A Strike Without Distance

• Training on how to deliver strikes without the need for large distances, focusing on close-quarter power and efficiency.

6. Practice 4: Application—Using the Elbows

• Elbow techniques and their role in generating power in various martial situations, including how to apply them in self-defense and combat.

Instruction: Akira Hino Born in 1948, Akira Hino founded the Hino Martial Arts Institute in the 1990s with a focus on exploring the fundamental nature and training methods of martial arts. His approach extends beyond traditional martial arts, as he has collaborated with renowned choreographer William Forsythe in the realm of dance, integrating martial arts principles into movement education. Hino Sensei conducts martial arts workshops across Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka, as well as internationally, based in France. He also hosts "Meikyou Juku" seminars tailored for medical professionals.

Language: Japanese

Length: 1 hour & 30 min.

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