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[banana-waza]

On how to pass each other in kendo

~ A sensei going through while the senpai is blocked in his strike

This text has been posted by Quique Ortiz Andres on facebook and shared to me by S. Boffa sensei from Meibukan. For posterity, I would like to reference it here:

Thoughts on Ainuke - Aiuchi in Kendo

"If you have not mastered Aiuchi, it is impossible to learn Ainuke."

I really believe that Ainuke (mutual passing) is the greatest feat in Kendo. Ainuke truly manifests the essence of Kendo.

Ainuke (“mutual passing,” a Kendo term that refers to the highest level of the art when two masters confront each other) and felt that it would be a good way to explain the Way to Westerners. Harigaya Sekiun created the term ainuke to describe this condition attained through the sword. It is the world of absolute peace that transcends winning and losing. It is in a different dimension from Aiuchi (mutual killing or hitting). We should consider it a cultural treasure left by a man of ancient times. We must try to adapt this concept to contemporary times and build a peaceful co-existence.

In Zen training if you think everything is dualistic (self and other), there will be tension, and you will never be able to achieve enlightenment. You must transcend dualism and enter the realm of Ainuke. But there is a problem. It is no good just to intellectualise about this realm of ainuke. This is a very important point. If you do not have the background and strength of Aiuchi, you cannot enter the realm of Ainuke.

Your Zen will be empty. If you have not mastered Aiuchi, it is impossible to learn Ainuke.

By putting our whole being into following the Way, the inevitable destruction of aiuchi (mutual killing and mutual striking) is transcended and becomes ainuke (mutual passing), the true swordsmanship stage of "Se Mu I". Having first made that experience our own, it is our duty to share it with the world. Starting from the defensive posture of Aiuchi (mutual killing and mutual striking), let our opponents cut the flesh that embraces nuclear weapons and we in turn will cut their bones. In this way we will be able to live and they will also prosper.

~ A picture of Tesshu who I suppose is referenced in this story

A person once asked Tesshu, “What is the secret of swordsmanship?” Tesshu answered, “It is entrusted to the Asakusa Kannon.” The student at once went to Asakusa, searched everywhere in the temple and came to realize that the sign with the phrase “Se Mu I” (Se—give alms, carry out, conduct; Mu—void; I—fear) must be it.

When he repeated this to Tesshu it is said that Tesshu answered “Kekko,” (very good) and laughed. "Se Mu I" comes from the sutra of the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion (Jpn. Kannon, Chin. Kwan Yin). In the sutra the Bodhisattva Kannon (Kanzeon Bosatsu Makasatsu) gives fearlessness in the midst of calamity of any kind. Consequently people call this bodhisattva "Se Mu I Sha" —the “Giver of Fearlessness.”

* (Zen and Swordsmanship) by Omori Sogen

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I did not know there was a word for this concept but I often refer to it as "Flow"—the ability to move through an opponent rather than stopping on impact. It ties into important kendo ideas and specifically zanshin.

I notice this problem a lot in my club. Since the average age is higher than in many Belgian dojos, our teacher can no longer demonstrate how to properly pass through after striking. Because of this, many members hesitate or stop when they hit, leading to aiuchi - or just a lame block - instead of ainuke. This frustrates me and some of my fellow members because it breaks the natural rhythm of kendo.

Ainuke reminds us that kendo isn’t just about hitting—it's about striking and continuing. Without this, our matches become stiff and stuck instead of fluid and dynamic. It’s something I try to focus on in my own practice: committing to the strike, controlling distance, and always moving forward.

[innerduckgladiator]

Rika Aiuchi

[rosy2k]

2004年10月20日 発売 【Boom-Boom-Boom/愛内里菜】

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Daily Fanganronpa Poll #62

Okay so some other fangan blogs reached out to me and wanted to all do a valentines theme! So please vote on which "valentines" related character you want for a fun festive blog theme ^^

Also the top 3 will picked out! (unless a certain kana ise lover isn't willing to part with their favourite character)

All art is offical and from there respective series! But if any of the artist's who drew those do want credit please tell me :3

[cornercrescent]

im gonna keep on dancing down in west hollywood!

[cadybear420]

Summer Swimsuit Series Part 12: Aoto x Manu, edit by me

I've been wanting to make my SW MC but I couldn't name him. But just now I made him on a whim because of this one incorrect quotes thing that absolutely fit MC x Manu. Honestly this was a really nice story and I loved the relationship development between them. So here's them on a boat and about to go swimming

[justagirlwholikesdrdt]

guys you see my vision

long lost siblings

both are ultimate matchmaker too

[river-styxxs]

Angst and Phantom Thieves

[kendelias]

OC HALLOWEEN 2024 → apocalypse au

as the dust settles after yet another villain attack, a mysterious illness begins to spread at ua high school. at first, it seems like a common cold. then, all of a sudden, when it kills one of the students, it doesn't. naturally, panic ensues - forced into a quarantine, everyone from the students to the faculty struggle to accept their new reality. the good news? the quarantine does end. the bad news? that's only because the dead student comes back to life - and eats the school nurse's brains for breakfast. and that leaves them here, at the end of the world. well, it doesn't totally end - some students weren't infected. some, like ua's own no hero squad, are left to fight back. no one expects these three ragtag teams to save the world, but then again, no one expected them to get into ua in the first place. as the clock races against them and the infection continues to spread, it's up to iyu, mana, and kichirou to save themselves (and the world) from certain death.

[nobbykun]

Artist - 相内恵・ヤング･フレッシュ (Aiuchi, Megumi with Young Fresh) Song - とんちんかんちん一休さん (Tonchinkanchin Ikkyū-San) ["Ikkyū-San" Opening Theme] Release Date - November 1975

Anime: 一休さん (Ikkyū-San)

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My blog: Showa Music Library https://nobbykun.tumblr.com/

[divinebeautyrevealed2]

[vampcubus]

Thinking about the day Yume told Tenko that she loves her 💕

Wringing her fingers together, she paced along the garden path with pursed lips and furrowed brows— she appeared deep in her thoughts, though only one sat uncomfortably within her mind. She was in love, but not with only one person; three. Three people had captured pieces of her heart, and that alone terrified her. She had already told Kyojuro if her feelings, then Akihime, making them swear to secrecy so she could be the one to tell Tenko. The ravenette didn’t even know why she was so nervous!

Inhaling, she decided to try as test the words on her tongue,” Tenko I— I��” Groaning, her hands flew to rub furiously at her round, reddened face,” Don’t be a wuss!” She chided herself, stomping her foot as it to regain her own attention. “You can do it! Three easy words. Well, four if you doubt saying her name—“ Yume huffed, tugging at the sleeves of her kimono. “Tenko, I love you. See? Easy peasy.”

It was not easy peasy.

*UGLY SOBS* I LOVE HER SM 🤧

Tenko sitting just a little ways away, frozen in shock with a trowel in hand, fingers covered in dirt and face hotter than the sun “👩‍🌾” Surely she didn’t just overhear such a thing by accident? Now’s she’s ruined the surprise!

[rosy2k]

[kenztrolls]

★★★★★ FIVE STAR FREE FOR ALL RIGHT BACK AT YOU.

DEAR GOD-

★ - Amunet's psionics are... mid-tier? She's not in full control of them but they fortunately are only a problem when she's SUPER heated. She can use them to make herself float whenever she needs to get to eye-level with someone.

★ - Finn lives with his older sister, Aisleen. She's kind of a shut-in due to having several health conditions that have sort of forced her into isolation.

★ - Iris has two dads, one currently living with her while the other is overseas on apparent "business". None of it is Skaianet related what why would you th

★ - Gebera actually spends most of her time focused on the wellbeing of her friends rather than getting too involved within Alternia affairs. She doesn't see herself as someone who would ever have a hand in changing the status quo.

★ - Uraeus' fangs are real and has joked on occasion that he is in fact venomous. Nobody knows if that's true or not because he's never given a straight answer about it before.

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misc oc art (all of them are months old) the character with sanpaku is owned by @ult0rcorp!