Okuyama Ryuho Tabi-Nikki Mokuji Translation Read More
My first draft translation of the founder of Hakko-ryu’s original Travel Journal (Tabi-Nikki) 奥山龍峰旅日記. This is the first time this has been translated into English. The journal is broken into three major sections.
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Kukishin-ryu Bojutsu and Bad Points to Avoid Read More
Discussing various bad points to avoid when training Kukishin-ryu Rokushaku Bojutsu 九鬼神流六尺棒術, and stages of development as expressed by Noguchi Sensei. From Bo Kihon to Kata Geiko, to Shinpen Kyojitsu and the timing and use of Kiai. We do not just run the Kata but must connect with and run the opponent.
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Yumeiho Therapy Research in English Read More
My teacher Saionji Sensei gave me many research papers from various countries related to the effects of Yumeiho Therapy. I have plans to retype all the research papers my teacher gave to me during our training together. The research covers various topics of study that were done by his students in their respective countries.
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The Importance of Skilled Touch Read More
The first vision of The ANMA Institute is to see skilled touch recognized in our culture as a basic requirement for health and well-being. We believe in touch. We believe it is essential for developing and maintaining physical and psychosocial health. We believe touch is essential to healing, which in the original sense means “to make whole”. We also believe that the absence of positive touch, like the absence of food and water, results in people developing a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms.
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There are nine major categories of techniques within the art of Anma. Seven are original and two were added later on: (Kyosatsu Ho and Haaku Ho). Also, the Kyokute Ho methods are only found within the Japanese tradition of Anma and not in any other art form. Each section allows you to work the body in a uniquely different way. These nine sections create various effects that assist in the achievement of the goals of Anma Therapy. During an Anma massage all nine areas are utilized which creates a very complete full body therapy.
Ninpō Used in Daily Life Read More
Here is my ongoing translation work from chapter 5 of Hatsumi Sensei’s book: Ima Ninja いま忍者 (Contemporary Ninja) Ko no Chiteki Henshinjutsu この知的変身術 (Their Intelligent Art of Metamorphosis). Chapter 5 of this book contains various aspects of how to maintain your health in your daily life and recover from disease utilizing the natural methods of the Hichibuku Goshinjutsu 秘致武九護身術.
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Shinkyū Chōhōki Kōmoku Read More
At first, for every disease, hit the Tanden with a Hari (acupuncture needle). The Tanden is at a spot two Sun (old unit of length, about 6cm) below the navel. The Tanden is a place to move the Jinki (kidney energy). The Jinki controls vitality, and is the source of the 12 major Kei (organ meridians).
Shinkyū Chōhōki Kōmoku Read More
Yoshida-ryū Shinketsu Hō Read More
I would like to explain about the secret family manuscript from the Yoshida-ryu titled: Yoshida-ryū Shinketsu Hō 吉田流鍼穴法 (Yoshida Style Acupoint Method). This secret manuscript (Kudensho 口伝書) explains/decodes their Kahi Shinketsu 家秘鍼穴 (Family Secret Acupoints) and explains their Keiraku Kogi 経絡考義 (thoughts on the meridians). Besides being one of the most important schools of Anma (Japanese massage) the Yoshida-ryu also has their own family styles of Shinkyū 鍼灸 (acupuncture and moxibustion).
Yoshida-ryū Shinketsu Hō Read More
I would like to introduce for the first time in English details about the Yoshida-ryū 吉田流, one of the few remaining traditions of Anma 按摩 (Japanese massage). Each school or style of Anma has its unique development and characteristics. Yoshida-ryu also has their own form of Shinkyū 鍼灸 (acupuncture and moxibustion).
Previous Next Shiatsu Hō 指壓法 Finger Pressure Method by Tamai Tenpeki 玉井天碧 I’m providing my first ever English translation of the Mokuji 目次 (Table of Contents) of Tamai Tenpeki 玉井天碧 book: Shiatsu Hō 指壓法. NOTE: If you share this translation please give the proper
