Suddenly the children asked me, “What does Chichinpuipui mean?” It was more than 40 years ago, but when I was a child and I injured myself, I remember my mother calming me down by saying, “chichinpuipui, go away, pain (chichinpuipui, itaiko itaino tondeike).” One theory about the origin of this phrase is that it means “knowledge, benevolence, and bravery, the treasures of the era (chijin buyu, goyo no ontakara).” No doubt grandmaster, schoolteachers, and parents raised their children with the hope and hope of saying, “You are a treasure of this world. Cultivate wisdom, compassion, martial arts skills, and courage, and live a strong life.” I will never forget that feeling, never lose Budo spirit, and continue to work hard every day.
今日のクラスでは運動を始める前に『横隔膜』と『腹圧』について話すことにしました。 In today’s class, before we start exercising, I decided to talk about the diaphragm'' andabdominal pressure”
一つひとつの動きに意味を持たせ効果を上げたいという目標を立てました。 I set a goal to give meaning to each movement and increase its effectiveness
腹圧を高め姿勢とバランスを改善する Improves posture and balance by increasing intra-abdominal pressure
腹圧を高め体幹を強化する Strengthens the core by increasing abdominal pressure
腹圧を高め瞬発力を向上する Improving explosive power by increasing intra-abdominal pressure
和道流空手道連盟90周年記念・第9回国際大会・第60回全国大会まで一ヵ月ほどとなりましたが、 It’s about a month until the Wado-ryu Karate-do Renmei’s 90th anniversary, 9th international tournament, and 60th national tournament.
形と組手のみの稽古はせず、基本はもちろん、居取り・短刀取り・女子護身術・太刀取り・基本組手も稽古しています。 We do not only practice KATA and KUMITE, we also practice Idori, Knife Defense, Women’s self-defense, Sword Defense, and Basic Kumite.
Shitotsu and Tsuki, Women’s Self-Defense and Wanshu. The goal of the practice was for everyone to recognize that they are all connected. On Thursdays, we use a large gymnasium. The Kendo team practices next to us. We inspire each other every week.
When we watch a demonstration or a video of the movement, it only takes about a minute, but during that time there is a hidden techniques in how to control the arms and legs without relying on muscles. While doing it repeatedly in pairs, I feel the moment when partner and I connect or it is interrupted in the middle. so we can find a way to exchange words with each other and exert the power inside the body. Harmony is born when people interact with each other with respect and curiosity. I love Wado-ryu, which seeks the “Way of peace and harmony.”
At 8:10am, I saw my son and daughter off to school and started my research. Rain was forecast for this morning, so I tried out various things about KATA using the training equipment, Bo, and Japanese sword I have at home. I was so focused that I forgot about breakfast and lunch, and before I knew it, it was past 1:00pm. I have two classes this evening, so I would like to review what I learned yesterday and introduce to the students the results of this morning’s training.
When translated into English, the Japanese word KEIKO 稽古'' is expressed as practice,” but KEIKO 稽古'' means thinking about ancient times.” I like that KEIKO 稽古 because thinking about ancient times allows me to face myself deeply. Learn from ancient times, apply it to modern times, and make the future better.
I also like to imagine and create. When I go to sleep I imagine forms, and in my dreams I am able to meet and learn from warriors and masters whom I would never meet in the real world, and then when I wake up I spend my days putting them into practice. When I want to actually join hands and conduct research or experiments, I get the help of a training partner at home. I made this using the wooden man Tsubaki, a training tool used in the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun, as a reference. I first made the first one in 2000, and improved it so that the arms and legs could move. The one I have at home now is the third generation, and has been improved upon many times. He is a reliable partner who helps me turn my imagination into reality.
A famous karateka was asked by an interviewer. ” What is KATA?” The karateka answered. ” KATA is a blueprint.” What is KATA to me? I pondered. The answer I had in my heart was this. ” KATA is telepathic.” I expand my imagination about KATA every night at bedtime. I will practice what I imagined when I wake up and practice KATA. Then, at a certain time, words arrive in my head and flash. A few years ago, I met the founder of Wado-ryu in my dream, and I was able to receive his guidance. It’s in a dream, but I heard his voice and he touch me. By practicing KATA, we can touch the spirit, wishes and prayers of our Grandmasters, and their kindness.
