The YASU Way: Understand the “Why” of Classical Martial Arts and Transform Your Body Book by Yasumori Yoshida

Discover a new approach to martial arts through the YASU Method. Uncover the reasons behind masters’ extraordinary skills and learn the fundamentals that make those techniques reproducible by anyone. Go beyond simply learning how to perform a technique—understand the underlying principles that make it work. Challenging conventional martial arts wisdom, this book addresses questions such as: Can practicing kata alone make you strong? Is muscular strength really unnecessary in classical martial arts? How can you distinguish a genuine master from a fake? Does ki actually exist? Can classical martial arts be applied to modern combat sports? What is the ultimate secret of martial arts? The rapidly growing martial arts YouTube channel “YASU道” explains complex theories and methods of body movement in clear, accessible language. The YASU Method makes these skills learnable through exercises that do not necessarily resemble traditional martial arts movements. Developed through exchanges with numerous accomplished practitioners and questions from more than 430,000 followers, it brings together a refined system of theory and practice, putting often elusive martial arts principles into words. Main contents: What Are Classical Martial Arts? Their history, appeal, and accounts of masters such as Sokaku Takeda and Morihei Ueshiba. The Essential Principles: Transferring body weight, releasing unnecessary tension, using the tanden, and breathing methods. Developing Body Mechanics: Walking, wall pushing, arm swinging, push-up holds, carrying objects, standing up, and training with a staff. Martial Arts and the Mind: Philosophy, strength, relationships, and emotions. Martial Arts Q&A: Practical application, training methods, ki, recognizing authentic skill, and more. Includes a special father-and-son conversation between YASU and his father, martial arts instructor Motofumi Yoshida. Language: Japanese Length: 208 pages mbyos10