The Japanese Culture Center recently participated in an Aikido and Zen demonstration from the Hostelling International Chicago’s 75 Anniversary, as well as, the 200th Anniversary of Hostels.
It was a great time and celebration!
The Japanese Culture Center recently participated in an Aikido and Zen demonstration from the Hostelling International Chicago’s 75 Anniversary, as well as, the 200th Anniversary of Hostels.
It was a great time and celebration!

“Internal training” refers to the practice of ki (energy) tests, breathing exercises (kokyuho) and meditation (meiso-ho), as well as the practice called kokyu dosa. These training methods are meant to cultivate the psycho-physcial attributes that are necessary for the capacity to experience life in the present or to live in the martial way.