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Massage Therapy

Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai (Part 1)

October 13, 2017May 23, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

Mizubasho2020SMany members of the dojo where I practice are preparing for shinsa.  A common challenge for them, myself and perhaps many on the day of a shinsa or shiai is the Continue reading →

Mind Management, Shinsa/ShiaiHeijoushin, Massage Therapy, Meditaiton, Mindfulness, Preparation, Shiai, Shikai, Shinsa, Soft Eyes

Ways to Relax Tight Shoulders (肩の力を抜いて!)

May 10, 2017October 21, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

Some fellow members at the dojo where I practice have asked about ways to relax tight shoulder muscles.  What follows is my journey in this area and ways I have explored Continue reading →

Body Maintenance & Development, Mind ManagementBody Maintenance, Massage Therapy, Tips

Body Maintenance for Kendo – Deep-Tissue Self-Massage Therapy

September 12, 2016September 11, 2019kiai2 Comments

When I was younger, I did not appreciate the value of stretching, warming up or massage therapy.  Now I do.  My muscles may remain tight for a day or more after a Continue reading →

Body Maintenance & DevelopmentBody Maintenance, Massage Therapy

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    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (7)
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  • Sequential Breakdown of the Small Men-Uchi (小さい面打ち)
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  • A Story on Releasing Tension from the Shoulder to Produce Crisp Strikes
  • A Reminder to Myself: Chew, Chew, Chew, . . .
  • A Story on the Transformational Power of Kirikaeshi (切り返し)
  • Ten Habits for Health (健康十訓)
  • The Alexander Technique – Quotes and Resources
  • The Kensaki as a Floating Log (浮木)
  • Resources on Gyaku-Dou (逆胴)

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