Kappo

Kappo

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{{short description|Healing techniques used in martial arts}}
{{short description|Healing techniques used in martial arts}}
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{{nihongo|'''Kappo'''|活法|kappō|"resuscitation techniques"}} are healing techniques that often involve stimulation of specific [[acupuncture point]]s. Kappo is commonly used in [[martial arts]] such as [[Danzan Ryu]] and [[Judo]]. ''Kappo'' contains two [[kanji]]: ''katsu'' ([[wikt:活|活]] “resuscitation, life”) and ''ho'' ([[wikt:法 |法]] “method”).
{{nihongo|'''Kappo'''|活法|kappō|"resuscitation techniques"}} are healing techniques that often involve stimulation of specific [[acupuncture point]]s. Kappo is commonly used in [[martial arts]] such as [[Danzan Ryu]] and [[Judo]]. ''Kappo'' contains two [[kanji]]: ''katsu'' ([[wikt:活|活]] “resuscitation, life”) and ''ho'' ([[wikt:法 |法]] “method”).


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==Homophone ==
==Homophone ==
[[Japanese language]] contains many [[homophone]]s; ''Kappō'' written as 割烹 means “cooking” especially relating to [[Japanese cuisine]].
[[Japanese language]] contains many [[homophone]]s; ''Kappō'' written as 割烹 means “cooking” especially relating to [[Japanese cuisine]].

== References ==

* Harrison, E.J. ''The Fighting Arts of Japan''. Woodstock, New York: Overlook Press. 1955. {{ISBN|0-87951-154-0}}

[[Category:Japanese martial arts terminology]]
[[Category:Healthcare in Japan]]


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== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Reiki]]
* [[Reiki]]
* [[Shiatsu]]
* [[Shiatsu]]

== References ==
* Harrison, E.J. ''The Fighting Arts of Japan''. Woodstock, New York: Overlook Press. 1955. {{ISBN|0-87951-154-0}}

[[Category:Japanese martial arts terminology]]
[[Category:Healthcare in Japan]]

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