Taidō is a Japanese martial art created in 1965 by Seiken Shukumine (1925–2001). Taidō has its roots in traditional
The … Visa mer

Initially, Seiken Shukumine had founded Genseiryū Karate. But eventually, Shukumine was convinced that the limitations of karate lay in its linear mode of training. He considered how to make the defense mor… Visa mer

The five principles of Taidō are:
• Keep your mind as clear and calm as the polished surface of a mirror. This way you will see to the heart of things. Having the right state of mind will help you avoid confusion.… Visa mer

Taidō classifies attack and defense techniques into five categories of body movement:
• Sen (旋) - Vertical spinning movement
• Un (運) - Ascending and descending wave-like movement… Visa mer

Competitions in Taidō include Jissen (sparring), Hokei (which is similar to kata), and Tenkai, which is a made-up fight, where one "hero" defeats five opponents during the last part of a 30-second bout. In Tenkai the j… Visa mer