| What is Misogi? |
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At Kokikai we have many train. On Dec 19th Newtown
dojo will hold an open Solstice Misogi session.
Misogi (purification) Geiko (training) is a form of training also known as SOKUSHIN NO GYO (voice mind coordination) in which the group, seated in seiza (kneeling) or agura (cross legged) shouts 8 syllables (TO HO KA MI EI MI TA ME) with KIAI in time with ringing of bells to train mind and body coordination. Leaders robustly encourage participants to chant loudly. Some Ken (sword) and Jo (stick) exercise with kiai is usually included. Historically, misogi is a special practice of traditional Japanese martial arts, often held to mark the change of seasons, new year, or events that called for special preparation.
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