Budokan

Budokan - a new kind of fitness and, according to its founder, a philosophy of life and movement, which not only masses are celebrities, but he was born actually in the Factory of Dreams. As the saying goes: everything new is well forgotten old, and Budokon new combines age-old tradition of yoga, martial arts and meditation.



The philosophy of the movement


Modern fitness evolved to a higher level of development, and the desire to have a perfect figure was joined by the desire to achieve spiritual balance, harmony with the surrounding and inner peace. It is an acute shortage of the latter suffer many Hollywood stars: life under the gaze of fans and paparazzi often leads to nervous breakdowns and mental exhaustion. Unsurprisingly budokon appeared in Hollywood. An ardent admirer of the new method is Jennifer aniston, and, as recognized by other followers, and among them many successful actors, models and athletes, budokon changed their lives. Budokon is not a religion, and its goal is not enlightenment, it is rather the art of living or the art of living, in other words, the integral form of fitness.




Based technique was in 2000, Shane Cameron, who has long worked as a personal trainer and bodyguard of many Hollywood stars. He came to Budokan through their own experiences. Translated from the Japanese Bu-Do-Kon means "the way of the spiritual warrior". At the age of 12 Cameron seriously interested in Korean martial arts, it was Mu Duk Kwan, then Taekwondo at the Olympic level. Later they were joined Karate (Shane black belt holder) and JIU-jitsu. Martial arts helped him to learn about your body and to master the technique of motion. This change in his life was the discovery of yoga (age 21) - Hatha-yoga helped to comprehend the essence of the internal energy. The idea to combine the accumulated knowledge in the field of martial arts and yoga was not immediately. More than 10 years Shane has worked closely with Hollywood stars. He'd bodyguard Charlie sheen and Sean Penn, as well as a personal fitness trainer and teacher of Hatha yoga for Courtney Cox, Jennifer aniston, Meg Ryan. In addition, he assisted in choreographing and tricks for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in both parts of the film "Rush Hour".




Budokon was founded in 2000, today it has thousands of followers in America, the UK and Japan and gradually sneaks in continental Europe, including in Russia. Unlike regular fitness, a follower of budokon not committed to a specific goal (to lose a few pounds, increase muscle tone and so on), and learns the art of life through movement. Says "father" the art of life through the movement of budokon, "Our movements reflect our thinking. Our thinking reflects our way of life. Our way of life reflects the world that we ourselves create. Therefore, how we move, influence, and will always influence our way of life". Our essence is composed of four bodies: emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual, and only addressing all aspects, you can create a healthy body, and spirit.




Classes budokon consist of two parts - the physical parts and Zen meditation. Physical exercises are based on a combination of ancient and modern types of yoga and martial arts. All techniques budokon aims to study the motion of a body in its various aspects. The class is paid equal attention to the speed, power, balance, lightness and smoothness of movements. Exercises are divided into two series: yoga and Budo, which flow naturally into each other and depend on each other. In yogic part strongly influenced yoga Ashtanga and Iyengar, who focused on control, calmness, strength and precision of movement. Series Budo is standing, individually or in a group, and combines elements of Karate, JIU-jitsu and Taekwondo. This part is aimed at the development of speed, power, agility, smoothness and concentration. Ends the lesson sitting Zen meditation.




In budokon you cannot do something right or wrong. The teacher only guides, and shows the technical aspects of the exercise. The student decides what is best for them. As himself says Cameron Shane: "Trust yourself! You know your body better than anyone else. Don't look for answers around - just look at yourself." In other words: don't try to outdo anyone else, only yourself. Budokon has its own philosophy, which includes elements of Zen Buddhism and Chinese Taoism (the concept of Yin and Yang). In addition, budokon recommends that the transition to a vegetarian diet, based on vegetables with limited use of grain and fruit. It is advisable to also replace sugar with natural sweeteners: honey and maple syrup.




Although budokon appeared in Hollywood, its Creator claims that ordinary people are much easier to deal with them as real people a clearer picture of the surrounding world, as celebrities harder to get rid of his ego. Among the faithful followers of Cameron Shane - Jennifer aniston, Renee Russo, David Arquette, amber Valletta and many other celebrities. It is hard to believe that the "stars" of Hollywood has abandoned its ambitions, but improvements in the physical plane there, as evidenced by most of them, they never felt so good. This new product coming on the domestic fitness centers. Anyone who wants to get acquainted with budokon before others can enjoy DVD course through online stores, maybe you will be able to find the way of the spiritual warrior.

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Green Mama

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