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Aikido Aikikai Federation of Armenia
Principles

呼吸

こきゅう

Kokyū

Breath / breath power

Translations

  • 日本語呼吸
  • EnglishBreath / breath power
  • ՀայերենՇնչառություն / շնչի ուժ
  • РусскийДыхание / сила дыхания

Explanation

The unification of breath, body, and intent. Kokyū-ryoku is the soft, expansive power generated from the centre and timed with inhalation and exhalation.

呼吸・身体・意の一致。中心より生まれ、呼吸に合わせて発する柔らかな力を呼吸力という。

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