Posts Tagged ‘Internal Training’

Aikido and Zen from HI Chicago Demonstration

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

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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!

For the all the photo of the event, please click here.

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Internal Training

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

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“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.

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