武芸における「気」に関する諸問題―身体論的視座から―
1984 年 16 巻 3 号 p. 15-21
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1984 年 16 巻 3 号 p. 15-21
The purpose of this paper is to clarify the characteristics of “Ki” (Energy), considered as being the most important concept in traditional theories on martial arts.
From his readings and classification and arrangement of the “Ki” terms appearing in the typical works of swordsmen during the Edo era (AD 1600-1867), the author tries to clarify the characteristics of “Ki” in the Martial Arts.
The results of this paper may be summarized as follows:
1) Swordsmen grasped the matter in relation to phenomenon and essence and not in relation to cause and effect.
2) They recognized that “Ki” controls not only their mind and body but also the whole creation.
3) They defined the concept of “Ki” as an abstract idea, functional ontological concept and the real existence which appeared in their mind and body.
4) They could have the intuition of the essence of “Ki” by training their body and mind in Martial Arts, especially in the situation where they were facing each other holding their Katana.
5) They solved the “mind-body” problem by means of the transformation of themselves through the mastering of “Ki”.
