How Modern Budō Are NO MATCH For Kobudō (Ancient Martial Arts) @-asayamaichidenkai-161
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Asayama is a prestigious martial arts school in Japan with a focus on practical combat techniques and traditional weapons like the katana and staff. The school's training emphasizes kumiyai Kata and the significance of the katana goes beyond being a weapon to embody cultural and symbolic value in Japanese society.
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- Asayama, a prestigious martial arts school in Japan, focuses on practical combat techniques emphasizing kumiyai Kata and the significance of weapons like the katana and staff.
- The 22nd Headmaster of Asayama, a skilled martial artist, highlights the school's commitment to traditional combat methods over sport-like training, showcasing the deep logic and effectiveness of techniques like the Hinarigoshi left waist technique.
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Asayama: Traditional Japanese Martial Arts Excellence
- Asayama is a renowned martial arts school in Japan, offering a comprehensive martial art that includes various weapons and over 200 Kata.
- The 22nd Headmaster of Asayama, a highly skilled martial artist, has won numerous championships in Kendo and Jodo.
- The focus of Kobudo, unlike modern martial arts, is on practical combat techniques rather than sport-like training.
- Asayama's training emphasizes kumiyai Kata, where two people train together to ensure the effectiveness of techniques.
- The technique of drawing a katana quickly involves using only the left hand and waist, eliminating the need for the right hand.
- Proper handling of the katana involves a relaxed grip and strategic positioning of the right hand for effective drawing.
- The katana's significance lies not only in its function as a weapon but also in its cultural and symbolic value in Japanese society.
- The staff is considered the strongest weapon in combat due to its versatility and lack of blade, offering greater freedom in battle.
- Asayama's martial arts techniques, such as the Hinarigoshi left waist technique, demonstrate deep logic and effectiveness in combat.
- Becoming an instructor in Asayama requires rigorous training and dedication, with no current instructors at the moment.
