What is Kinomichi®?

Kinomichi® is a Japanese word. Ki - no - michi: "The way of energy"

Kinomichi® is an art of movement, rooted in an ancient Eastern tradition (out of which Aikido also evolved) and influenced later on by Western methods of body work such as Ehrenfried, eutony, dance and theatre).

Kinomichi® was created in France in 1979 by Master Masamichi NORO, a close disciple of the founder of Aikido, Master Ueshiba.

Kinomichi®'s main objective is to develop fully, without harm, the potential of energy present in the body, regardless of the age of the person.

Kinomichi®'s movements are respectful of the body's anatomical and physiological state. They are based on the following principles: stretching, spiral movement, and a search for opening and releasing the body in rhythm with the breathing flow.

Through regular and rigorous practice, Kinomichi® invites one to discover or rediscover the pleasure of moving in contact with others. It enables a sensitive, non-traumatic search of the body's perceptions through:

• stretching and toning

 
• integrating the dynamics of spiral movements

 
• producing global movements, perceived as lines of force between heaven and earth
   
• refining one's perceptions through movements that are appropriate, non-violent and effortless, yet precise and efficient
   
• gradual development of one's individual dynamic energy

 
• being in contact and moving with a partner

 

Bibliographic references:
"La pratique du Kinomichi avec Maître Noro", par Daniel Roumanoff, Editions Critérion, Paris 1992.
"Le Kinomichi - du mouvement à la création, rencontre avec Masamichi Noro", par Raymond Murcia, Editions Dervy, Paris 1996.