Between reality and mystery
I am not a mystic. However, I do like occult topics. It's like a ghost story told on a midsummer night, like a touch of seasonal elegance. It is said that ghost paintings were meant to ward off evil. It is said that people wish to take a peek into the "meaning-obscuring world" somewhere. It […]
A body without back pain - the wisdom of the ancients in carrying rice bales and the modern revival of Busshin Dereki™.
In today's society, back pain has become so common that it has been called a "national disease," a condition that afflicts everyone. However, until just 100 years ago, few people in Japan suffered from back pain, even though they carried dozens of bales of rice every day. How was this possible? At the root of […]
Low Back Pain and Sacral Return in Pre-Meiji Japan: "Planar Body Manipulation" and the Wisdom of Avoiding Turns
Back pain - it is a national disease of the modern world.However, there was certainly a time in Japan when the concept of "back pain" itself was not as common as it is today.If we look at the physical manipulation and wisdom of the Japanese people before the Meiji period, we will find many hints […]
The power to kick out - a new physical sensation bridging "sole roll" and "Namba gait
Aligning the body, fundamentally changing movement. The only driving force for this is the "power of kicking. However, "how to kick" and "how power flows" differ between the traditional and modern worlds. This is where the philosophy of BUSHIN DERIKYOKU™ comes in. The essence of "kicking power" begins with the soles of the feet. All […]
The power to kick - the "only driving force" that regulates the body.
We look for different ways to get in shape. Muscle training, stretching, learning proper posture... each has its place, but the "real driving force" behind is actually quite simple. It is the power to kick out.It is the force that pushes the ground, which tunes every part of the body and fundamentally changes movement. It […]
Only the words of the brothers and sons are there for support.
- Ran°Bu. On the Birth of a Place called Bushin Dereki™. I have dedicated my life to aikido. But the path has not always been pure. Danes and titles are sometimes given without regard to ability or passion. I have seen situations where the logic of the organization or the mood of the master took […]
Turning (twisting) movement──Evolution of bodily sensation linking tradition, modernity, and pain
What kind of image do we have of the movement of "twisting"? In sports, martial arts, dance, and daily activities, the movement of "turning" is deeply involved in all of them. On the other hand, many people suffer from back pain and other physical ailments in relation to the "twisting motion.I would like to consider […]
The Trap of Being Too Conscious of Logic: The Moment "Correctness" Takes a Toll on the Body
We are told to "stay in the right posture," "put your mind here," and "move like this." Such "logic" and "correct answers" can somehow cling to our bodies like a curse. But haven't you experienced this too?I was too conscious of it, and it was awkward and painful." Too much logical thinking causes the body […]
Hips, knees, and cervical spine - the "three major bottlenecks" that continue to plague people today, and how to get to the root of the problem.
We are living in a modern society and are chronically afflicted with pain and discomfort in our "back," "knees," and "neck. It may be pain or discomfort in the "lower back," "knees," or "cervical spine (neck). Even after visiting hospitals and chiropractic clinics, there is no end to the complaints of "the pain comes back" […]
Play in the space and refresh your mind and body. A place where you can spend more time "enjoying yourself. That is the art of Ran. art.
When you hear the word "art," what comes to mind? Is it time spent quietly looking at a painting in a museum? Maybe it is painting, playing music, or creating something. However, what we at Ran°Take. art" is something a little closer to home, something more free. Art is not something special, but a time […]