Shintaido: The Body is a Message of the Universe Book by Hiroyuki Aoki Michael Thompson -Crooked head scissor to arm

-Crooked head scissor to arm bar

Techniques aimed at strengthening the chest muscles while emphasizing deep breathing and central stability

where techniques are tested against genuine resistance and adapted to the realities of self-defense rather than practiced as choreographed demonstrations

amidst many formidable international competitors

Yuji Uchida vs Bruno Frazatto

Shintaido: The Body is a Message of the Universe Book by Hiroyuki Aoki Michael Thompson -Crooked head scissor to armFor ten years this textbook has served as a gateway and guidebook to the practice of Shintaido. Includes sections on the history and philosophy as well as detailed explanations of technique. This second printing features more information about the ten Shintaido meditation positions. 120 pages