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What Is Shintaido Shintaido is
a unique combination of martial arts and body movement that cultivates the
spirit along with the mind and body. It has been called a moving meditation.
In Japanese, Shintaido means "new body way." Shintaido's forms
exemplify openness and freedom. The movements of Shintaido provide a new way
of experiencing our relationship with ourselves, others, nature, and the
spiritual world. Shintaido is also a healing art, and a form of artistic
expression. Shintaido attracts people who are interested in change, self
development, and re-connecting with their bodies, their community, their
spiritual nature. Shintaido was started in Japan in the 1960's under the leadership of Mr. Hiroyuki Aoki, with a group of martial artists, musicians, actors, visual artists, and others who wished to combine traditional wisdom with aspirations for peace, freedom and equality. The Shintaido philosophy is grounded in body movement. It takes us to the core of our beings to express our highest aspirations: |
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Photo David Vaisbord Renzoku continuous Shintaido jumps |
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Where and When:
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Visit this page for updates Winter (Sep -Apr) Wednesday 7:30-9:00 pm 677 Davie Street (Davie and Granville) Vancouver (604) 606-6400 Summer (May-Aug) Wednesday & Sunday Jericho Beach and Stanley Park Check for details in the Spring |
Photo David Vaisbord Tenso movement reaches towards heaven |
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The purpose of this website is just to give you information about Westcoast Shintaido in Vancouver BC, We hope you will come practice with us. Main Sites
Shintaido of America This site contains a wealth of information about Shintaido, including basic terms, curricula, and resources. It also has links to Shintaido around the world. Northwest Shintaido Exchange. Our sibling organization in Bellingham Washington. We try to visit and hold joint keiko (practices) Ito Sensei The web page for our Sensei, H.F. Ito |
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America Kumite
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