Thread: Funakogi Undo
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Old 03-20-2010, 08:18 AM   #34
teburden
 
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Re: Funakogi Undo

Funakogi undo is rather standard, especially in USAF dojos.

As to the 2nd exercise, you'll find it at the end of many exercises. I've studied in both Ki Society and Aikikai, and it's been in every dojo I've been in. I've heard it called setting the ki, seating the ki, stirring the ki, and sinking the ki. It's not spiritual, especially for you as you do not hold to any of the faiths it may have come from.

It's an exercise to draw your movements and your mind to your center. It's one of the many things various senseis use for calming and focus, drawing you to your center.

Tom
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