Shin-Shin-Tōitsu Aikidō

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Shinshin-Tōitsu Aikidō is a Aikidō style that was developed by Tōhei Kōichi in the early 1970s . Shinshin-Tōitsu Aikidō and the styles established by Tōhei's students are often summarized under the more general name Ki-Aikidō because they place special emphasis on the use of Ki in Aikidō techniques.

history

After the death of Ueshiba Morihei , the founder of Aikidō, in 1969, Tōhei was dissatisfied with the way Aikidō was taught in Aikikai because many of Ueshiba's students taught the techniques without explicitly explaining the principles of Aikidō. Therefore, he developed a special method of teaching Aikidō, which he called Shinshin-Tōitsu Aikidō from 1974 onwards, which is translated as Aikidō into unity of mind and body . His students Koretoshi Maruyama and Kenjiro Yoshigasaki supported him in spreading the Shinshin-Tōitsu Aikidō . Both students separated from Tōhei and founded their own styles (e.g. Aikidō-Yuishinkai by Maruyama). Since these Aikidō styles are based on the Shinshin-Tōitsu Aikidō, they are commonly referred to as Ki-Aikidō together with this.

style

The main difference between Ki-Aikidō and other Aikidō styles is the explicit conveyance of the principles on which aikidō is based, such as ki and kokyū (breathing), parallel to the technique, whereas in traditional aikidō the principles are conveyed indirectly through the technique. This is also reflected in the graduation system, which provides for separate Ki exams before certain Kyū and Dan exams . In this unity of mind and body, the mind directs the body so that the mind is in motion, i.e. H. ultimately also in the Aikido techniques.

Principles of Shinshin-Tōitsu-Aikido

The mind directs the body

For Ki-Aikido, the four principles of Shinshin-Tōitsu Do , the unity of mind and body, remain valid:

  • Hold one point
  • Relax completely
  • Keep the weight down
  • Let the ki flow

An essential consequence of the unity of mind and body is the insight that the mind guides the body. Mind does not just mean the conscious intention to do something, but in a comprehensive mindset that is expressed in the posture. Even if the conscious intentions change and the attention leaps from one object to another, the deep structure of the mind remains immobile. One goal of Ki Aikido is to cultivate this mindset. The basis of this formation of mind and body are the following five principles of Ki-Aikido, which should be observed in all exercises and situations. To experience and develop these principles, Tōhei has provided special exercises.

1. Let the ki flow

The first principle of Ki-Aikido is to let the Ki flow, which is associated with serenity and an increased sensitivity to the Ki of the situation. This principle includes both the aspect of not restricting one's own ki and rather expanding it in order to increase sensitivity, as well as the aspect of blocking neither the partner's ki nor the universal ki in order to achieve a harmonious movement and peaceful conflict resolution . The Aikidoka should adopt this mindset before the conflict situation.

2. Recognize the spirit of the partner

The second principle of Ki-Aikido, recognizing the spirit of the partner, complements the first principle. Tōhei repeatedly emphasizes that the mind guides the body. In this respect, it is necessary to recognize the spirit of the partner, both in his body posture and at the level of Ki, in order to adjust one's own movement to the intentions of the partner.

3. Respect the partner's ki

The third principle of Ki-Aikido, to respect the partner's Ki, emphasizes Aiki, the harmonization of one's own Ki with the Ki of the other and of the individual Ki with the universal Ki. This principle aims to remove the basis of the possible confrontation at an early stage.

4. Put yourself in the place of your partner

The fourth principle of Ki-Aikido, to put oneself in the place of the partner, in turn follows on from the third principle in that it relativizes one's own particular intentions. This relativization makes it possible to view the situation from the partner's perspective and to develop an understanding of his intentions and views. Those who know all positions can act more confidently.

5. Lead with confidence

The fifth principle of Ki-Aikido, to lead with self-confidence, sums up the first four principles. Anyone who can take the perspective of the partner, whose Ki respects and recognizes the spirit, lets his own Ki flow and thus harmonizes his individual Ki with the universal Ki, can behave or move confidently and therefore appropriately in the situation.

techniques

Most of the techniques of classical Aikidō can be found in Ki-Aikidō. They are divided into Hitori waza (exercises without a partner, for example Aiki-Taisō ) and Kumi waza (exercises with a partner).

In addition to unarmed training, the Jō (wooden stick), the Bokken (wooden sword) and the Tantō (knife, usually made of wood) are used. In addition to Jō- and Bokken- Kata , disarming techniques ( Jō dori , Tachi dori , Tantō dori ) and techniques with unarmed partners ( Jō nage ) are trained.

The 30 Taigi are sequences of techniques performed one after the other. They are performed alone (in the case of the Jō- and Bokken-Kata) or with one to five partners. Taigi competitions have existed since 1978, in which the presented programs are evaluated by the judges in terms of timing, rhythm, accuracy of execution and flow of movements.

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ The Ki Book: p. 129.
  2. ↑ The Ki Book: 128.
  3. ↑ The Ki Book: 131.
  4. ↑ Aikido with Ki: pp. 18–53. The Ki book: p. 129 f.
  5. ↑ The Ki book: p. 128 f.
  6. ↑ Maruyama / Tohei: Aikido with Ki, p. 18.
  7. ^ Ki in daily life: pp. 32–41
  8. ↑ Aikido with Ki: pp. 14-17
  9. ↑ Maruyama / Tohei: Aikido with Ki, p. 52
  10. ↑ Aikido with Ki.
  11. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  12. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  13. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  14. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 14 f.
  15. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  16. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  17. ^ The Ki book: pp. 12-20.
  18. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  19. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 52.
  20. ↑ Aikido with Ki: p. 53.