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Master Wu Tunan

Luo Xi Ao Bu is a very important posture in Tai Chi. Some masters practice this posture for 40 minutes every day. If you practice it correctly, you will get the power. Tai Chi is all about this power.

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Mas Oyama’s First Dojo in 1953

Where: A humble grassy lot in Mejiro, Tokyo—this cleared patch, still scarred from post-war damage, was where Oyama-sensei erected his very first dojo in April 1953 .

🥋 What Made It Legendary:

• No polished floors or fancy equipment—just raw, determined training in an open field.

• Students from all styles joined to test their skills in real full-contact kumite, with few rules and a brutal training ethic  .

• This was the birthplace of what would grow into Kyokushin Karate, the “ultimate truth” of power, spirit and technique.

From Grass to Glory:

• By 1956, the dojo had moved into a former ballet studio behind Rikkyo University, signaling the start of structured growth   .

• Within a few years, enrollment surged to 700 students, even as the demanding training drove many beginners away .

Why It Still Matters:

• This simple lot in Mejiro represents the raw spirit of Kyokushin—hard training, mental toughness and real fighting.

• It set the stage for Mas Oyama to build an international martial arts empire: by 1964, the world headquarters in Ikebukuro became the heart of a movement that now reaches over 120 countries .

#MasOyama #KyokushinOrigins #DojoLife #MartialArtsHistory #GrasslotDojo #KarateLegend

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Old resuscitation manual from 1892 labels the floating rib “Samurai Bone” with the Kanji 薦骨

These days that Kanji combination (also written Senkotsu 仙骨 mountain ascetic bone) refers to part of the pelvis.

From: Secret Jujutsu Resuscitation Method or How to Revive the Dead

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Happy summer solstice

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🎬🎬 Seven Samurai (1954), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a groundbreaking Japanese epic that redefined the action and ensemble genres. Set in 16th-century Japan, the film tells the story of a small, impoverished village constantly raided by bandits. Desperate for protection, the villagers hire seven ronin (masterless samurai) to defend their home in exchange for food.

Led by the wise and noble Kambei (Takashi Shimura), the samurai assemble a diverse group, each with unique skills and personalities, including the boisterous and unpredictable Kikuchiyo (Toshiro Mifune). Despite their initial reluctance, the warriors bond with the villagers, teaching them how to fight and preparing them for the impending battle.

Kurosawa masterfully blends themes of honor, sacrifice, and human resilience with intense character development. The film’s three-hour runtime immerses viewers in the lives of both the villagers and the samurai, creating emotional stakes that build toward the climactic showdown. The final battle, fought in rain-soaked fields, is a stunning display of Kurosawa’s dynamic cinematography and meticulous choreography.

Seven Samurai is more than an action film; it’s a meditation on class struggles, duty, and the fleeting nature of heroism. While the samurai succeed in saving the village, they lose four of their own, and Kambei poignantly remarks, “We have survived again. The victory belongs to the peasants, not to us.”

Hailed as one of the greatest films ever made, Seven Samurai has influenced countless filmmakers and genres, including its famous Hollywood remake, The Magnificent Seven. With its timeless story, richly drawn characters, and innovative filmmaking, Kurosawa’s masterpiece remains a cornerstone of world cinema.

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