The Possibility of Kinesitherapy for the Mentally Ill People Applying the Characteristics of the Martial Arts (Budo)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine what might constitute problems and an ideal method of martial arts (Budo) guidance for people in our country with mentally disordered, analyzing how martial arts might most beneficially be used along with studies attempting to clarify effects and characteristics, and taking notice of the practice of martial arts (Budo) in cases of mental derangement in Europe and America.

It is characteristic of martial arts (Budo) for partners to be positioned face to face, and here it is suggested that, while physical skills are developed, the spirit is also engaged in a simultaneous process of mind-and-body training. In the process of practicing skill, substantial energy is possible through a natural integration of mind and body.

Thus, it is shown clearly in Western countries that the strongest aspect of martial arts (Budo), the natural integration of mind and body, can be beneficially applied to the mind of a mentally handicapped person.

Application of martial arts (Budo) to a mentally handicapped person introduces it as a method of mental rehabilitation, and the paper clarifies the benefits.