About Aikido
Principles of:
Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido
Keeping One Point
Relaxing Completely
Keeping Weight Underside
Extending Ki
Ki Breathing
Ki Meditation
Being Held
Training With:
The Jo (Wooden Staff)
The Bokken (Wooden Sword)
PRINCIPLES FOR KI BREATHING
- EXHALE GRADUALLY, WITH PURPOSE AND CONTROL.
- EXHALE WITH A DISTINCT, BUT BARELY AUDIBLE SOUND.
- AT THE END OF THE BREATH, KI CONTINUES INFINITELY LIKE A FADING NOTE.
- INHALE FROM THE TOP OF THE NOSE UNIT THE BODY IS SATURATED WITH BREATH.
- AFTER INHALING, CALM THE MIND INFINITELY AT THE ONE POINT.