Post by setiishadim on Dec 30, 2006 19:26:05 GMT -5
Note: While these are concepts integral to Kendo, they can all apply to any art.
Kendo Concepts
Important Concepts
Ki ken tai i-chi: Spirit sword body as one
Ken zen i-chi: Kendo and Zen are the same
Zanshin: Resolute Will
Ken tai i-chi:Attack and Defense are the same
Kokoro gamae: Readiness of Spirit
Tamashii: Fighting Spirit
Hei jo shin: Calmness of Mind
Mizu no yo-ni: Be like water
Fudo shin: Immoveable Mind
Nami no yo-ni: Be like a wave.
Kendo Concepts
Important Concepts
Ki ken tai i-chi: Spirit sword body as one
Ken zen i-chi: Kendo and Zen are the same
Zanshin: Resolute Will
Ken tai i-chi:Attack and Defense are the same
Kokoro gamae: Readiness of Spirit
Tamashii: Fighting Spirit
Hei jo shin: Calmness of Mind
Mizu no yo-ni: Be like water
Fudo shin: Immoveable Mind
Nami no yo-ni: Be like a wave.