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| General Information |
Kinomichi is martial art originating in France. It is created by Masamichi Noro (1935-2013) in 1979. Masamichi Noro is a student of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Kinomichi is similar to aikido, but even softer and more graceful. Both armed and unarmed techniques are taught. Weapons used include the jo and bokken (K.I.I.A., s.d.). |
| History/Development |
Masamichi Noro created kinomichi based on aikido, extending his research he created this new martial art (Centre International Noro Kinomichi, s.d.). He does not deny or oppose his master’s aikido, but rather sees it as a natural evolution of the art, as is typical for the tradition of Japanese martial arts. |
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(Policies/institutions) |
The martial art is mainly practiced in France but keeps growing and has become known in other parts of Europe as well (K.I.I.A., s.d.). |
| Relevant Organisations |
- Kinomichi International Instructors Association (K.I.I.A.)
https://kiia.net/k-i-i-a
- L’Institut Français du Kinomichi (I.F.K.)
- Centre International Noro Kinomichi
www.kinomichi.com
- Fédération Française d’Aïkido, Aïkibudo et Associées (FFAAA)
https://www.aikido.com.fr |
| Additional Materials |
- Video showing a class by Masamichi Noro in Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmp1jqcSy3g |
| References |
- Kinomichi International Instructors Association (K.I.I.A.), https://kiia.net/k-i-i-a/
- Centre International Noro Kinomichi, www.kinomichi.com |
*see also aikido | |
