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By: Arnaud Ehrsam

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.

When and Where was it made?

Shintaido was started in Japan in the 1960's under the leadership of Mr. Hiroyuki Aoki.

Aoki started 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. This form of Martial art takes us to find our highest aspirations, which are:

to find our true selves,
to communicate with others,
to become unified with nature,
and to contribute to the struggle for world peace through the practice of Taimyo kata.

Movies on Shintaido

1. Mini documentary on Shintaido

2. Documentary on Mr. Aoki and some Shintaido moves

3. A Shintaido ceremony

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Shintaido

Shintaido is a unique combination of martial arts and body movement that cultivates the spirit along with the mind and body.

When and Where was it made?

Shintaido was started in Japan in the 1960's under the leadership of Mr. Hiroyuki Aoki.