Samurai Bodywork Book Mastering the Art of Japanese Bodywork: Unveiling the Ideal Physique Discover the Japanese approach to crafting the body desired by all: - Strong "Fundamental Strength" Unlock the secrets of foundational strength through traditional and Koryu martial arts methods. Strengthen your core and achieve whole-body flexibility. Explore Furi stick training, Kashima Shinfu Choshin Kageryu, and the ancient art of Shiko. Learn from the four-legged training technique of Misugiri and the leg and hip conditioning of samurai through everyday movements. Delve into Ogasawara style archery etiquette and Hida-style strength training, as well as the physical regimen of the Self-Defense Forces. Chapter 1: Build Strong "Foundational Strength" Discover the remarkable training systems of martial arts: Furi stick training and Kashima Shinfu Choshin Kageryu Shiko: Traditional Japanese gymnastics Four-legged training: Misugiri Ogasawara style archery etiquette Hida Style Strengthening Technique Research Group Self-Defense Forces Gymnastics Chapter 2: Cultivating a Flexible "Free Body" Unleash the true strength of life forms through Noguchi gymnastics and explore the path suitable for Japanese people with Jikjujutsu Promotion Society. Understand the concept of weakness in martial arts through Shinbukan Kuroda Tetsuzan and delve into the "healing sword" of Kenbu Tenshin-ryu. Chapter 3: Developing a "High-Precision System" Learn how to develop an "internal antenna" through Kyudo Research Group Keishinkai and achieve sensitivity in movement with Kido Jun Hasegawa. Explore the secrets of Japanese clothing's impact on samurai strength and the refined movements of the tea ceremony's Ayanobu Ando, 16th head of the Goike style. Dive into the wisdom of Ittobo Yamato Ryumon for maximizing output with minimal movement in this comprehensive training collection featured in the martial arts magazine "Monthly Hiden." Length: 176 pages Language: Japanese mbsbw1 (description exceeds maximum possible length)