{"product_id":"the-physiology-of-kyudo-understand-your-body-your-shot-will-change-book-by-keiju-takahashi","title":"The Physiology of Kyudo: Understand Your Body \u0026 Your Shot Will Change Book by Keiju Takahashi","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKyudo Needed This Perspective!\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a \u003cstrong\u003ereason\u003c\/strong\u003e behind every movement of a master.\u003cbr\u003eWithout understanding the body, you cannot understand how those movements work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a body-care professional explains the science of the body specifically for Kyudo practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove your \u003cstrong\u003eaccuracy, the quality of your shooting, and reduce physical strain\u003c\/strong\u003e through a better understanding of how the body works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the many martial arts and sports, Kyudo has rarely been examined from the perspective of biomechanics and physical movement. Drawing on many years of teaching experience as well as professional expertise in physical care, the author presents a practical guide to body science specifically for Kyudo practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChapter 1: Is Your Kyudo on the Right Track?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your goal?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you training appropriately for your goal?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you using the proper bow strength?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs average bow strength decreasing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Tradition” as an excuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo, how should we move forward?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Your Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe absolute basics of joints, bones, and muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the body is made of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences between men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences due to age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in skeletal structure and body type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in joint flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking an actual look at your own body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChapter 3: The Eight Stages of Shooting and Body Movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the Eight Stages appropriate for your own body?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it mean to produce movement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat constitutes failure, and what kinds of movements cause injury?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eI. Ashibumi — Foot Placement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore Ashibumi: What does it mean to stand?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidering movements that commonly cause problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidering the angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to position the feet — one example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating Ashibumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscles involved in Ashibumi — supplementary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eII. Dozukuri — Forming the Torso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding what “stability” means\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it mean to settle the hips?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould the backs of the knees be tightened or extended?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould both shoulders be lowered?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightening the spine and neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacing the body’s center of gravity at the center of the hips and settling the mind and energy in the tanden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding your own Chudo — examining Dozukuri from another perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking your Dozukuri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscles involved in Dozukuri — supplementary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIII. Yugamae — Preparing the Bow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorikake — setting the draw hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenouchi — the grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabiki — the preliminary opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonomi — setting the gaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscles involved in Yugamae — supplementary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIV. Uchiokoshi — Raising the Bow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first “zero position”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to raise the bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat parts of the body should be used?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscles involved in Uchiokoshi — supplementary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eV. Hikiwake — Drawing the Bow: Transition of Movement and Balance of Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkewatashi — transition into the draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisan and elbow power — the second “zero position”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikiwake — the draw itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscles involved in Hikiwake — supplementary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVI. Kai — The Full Draw: Deliberate Action to Eliminate Deliberate Action\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsumeai — establishing the full draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNobiai — continuous expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAiming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVII. Hanare — Release: Transmitting Power to the Arrow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIchimonji no Hanare — the straight-line release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscles involved in Hanare — supplementary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVIII. Zanshin (Zanshin\/Zanshin as Remaining Body) — Inside and Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChapter 4: Body Care and Training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is body care?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is training?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre body care and physical training necessary for Kyudo?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice drawing and Makiwara practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarming up — preparing the body for movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to structure your training — basic principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeiju Takahashi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirector of Keiju Osteopathic Clinic. Coach of the Kyudo Club at The Jikei University School of Medicine. Part-time lecturer specializing in Kyudo in the Department of Martial Arts Education, Faculty of Sport Culture, Nippon Sport Science University. Member of the All Nippon Kyudo Federation Medical and Science Committee. Medical and science support staff member for the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC). Advisor to the Keishinkai martial arts research group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNationally licensed \u003cstrong\u003eJudo Therapist (Judo Seifukushi)\u003c\/strong\u003e; JSPO-certified Athletic Trainer; JSPO Para-Sports Trainer; Master’s degree in Physical Education\/Sport Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyudo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renshi, 6th Dan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Dan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e200 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003embkju1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BAB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011916153031,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/files\/ThePhysiologyofKyudoUnderstandYourBody_YourShotWillChangeBookbyKeijuTakahashi.jpg?v=1787065684","url":"https:\/\/budovideos.com\/ja\/products\/the-physiology-of-kyudo-understand-your-body-your-shot-will-change-book-by-keiju-takahashi","provider":"Budovideos Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}