Shizen no kamae (natural posture) for self-defense

by | May 31, 2012

Kasumi no ken

Kasumi no ken Boston Martial Arts Center

It is extremely valuable to use your bone structure to support your Ninpo taijutsu (unarmed fighting). The basic Kamae (Body/mind position) for Ninpo taijutsu is called shizen no kamae (natural posture). In this position body’s bone structure is self-supportive, and the breathing is flowing in a natural way, your mind will be open relaxed. From this position, you can move in all directions freely and react to danger from all sides. Look to move in a natural way so when danger is near your body you can flow to a safe position.

Mark Davis

Boston Martial Arts Center