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Old 10-27-2007, 02:20 PM   #25
ChrisMoses
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Re: Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake and stuff...

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Chuck Clark wrote: View Post
"Mushin Mugamae", a basic concept of Kenji Tomiki Sensei. Open to whatever needs to happen... "... a state of balance from which you can, ideally, move in any direction without wasted movement or energy."

The Book of Five Rings has similar ideas about posture and movement.
Karl Friday also discusses mugamae's importance in Kashima Shinryu in his "Legacies of the Sword". Another worthwile read.

Chris Moses
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