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What’s in our name? |
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There are three major qualities that are essential for establishing a foundation in the true Budo. |
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First is Zanshin
The kanji "zan" and "shin" can be read in two ways. Kokoro-Wo-Nokosu, which means, "I consciously do the action of getting my spirit to remain" and Kokoro-Ga-Nokoru, which means, "My spirit remains unconsciously, spontaneously." Zanshin, thus means that one is always prepared, even when exhausted, and even when the confrontation is over, the spirit remains. |
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So, Zanshin is a state of constant awareness that will allow the trained budoka to maintain "perfect timing.” |
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Second is Ai
The kanji character means blending or harmonizing. |
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Third is Ki
This kanji character means energy, and is pronounced “KI” in Japanese. |
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It is believed that everything in the Universe, material or not, was ultimately derived from sound energy. Consequently, one should be able to master the ability to control his energy, and harmonize it with the surrounding energy.
Aiki emphasizes "an early neutralization of an attack," using the timing of that attack to either blend with it, or neutralize its effectiveness, and use the force of the attackers’ movements against them.
So, (when mastered) zanshin, ai, and ki (like three streams) blend together to form a river, that with time, effort, and the addition of other important skills, becomes a true budo, named AIKIBUDO.
This is why we chose the name, THREE STREAMS AIKIBUDO. |
