Bugaku DVD 2 by Akira Hino

The Brainification of the Body: The Balance of Tension and Relaxation — That's the True Essence! Don’t Relax! While many martial arts emphasize the importance of relaxing the body and letting go of tension, Hino Akira boldly asserts, "Don’t relax!" Instead of simply loosening up, how should the body be used to remain effective in combat? Whether in striking, grappling, or aikido, the focus of this DVD is to teach the essential body mechanics to ensure you never lose when facing an opponent. Content Overview: 1. Basic Training Foundations of the body's control and coordination in martial arts, focusing on proper movement and structural integrity rather than relaxation alone. 2. Realizing and Understanding in the Interrelationship Emphasizing how to feel and understand the relationship between yourself and your opponent, through real-time awareness and feedback during training. 3. Using the Body Softly Understanding where and when to relax the body in martial arts, and more import