{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a4f0637f8a80edf850eaf26/6a4fccf12b60482dd266da9d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Introduction to Liomugai's Podcast","description":"<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Liomugai, the podcast dedicated to the Way of the Sword and the Zen of training.</p><p><br></p><p>I am your host, Lionel Reynaud. After a twenty-year career as a high-level cycling coach on the World Tour and at the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016), my passion for martial arts caught up with me. </p><p>While I now teach Uechi-Ryu Karate around the world, I am speaking to you here simply as a passionate student.</p><p><br></p><p>The name Liomugai (莉雄無外) is the fusion of my first name and the term Mugai, which means \"without borders.\" It reflects my journey across France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Japan, and my desire to connect martial arts practitioners of all backgrounds.</p><p>In this introductory episode, we lay the foundations of our journey:</p><ul><li><strong>What is Mugai-ryū?</strong> Discover this traditional school of swordsmanship (Koryu) founded in 1693 during the Edo period by the samurai Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi. An art where formidable efficiency meets spiritual asceticism.</li><li><strong>The Sword and Zen:</strong> We explore the concept of <em>Ken Zen Ichi Nyo</em> (The Sword and Zen are One), born from the founder's spiritual awakening. Zen is not just about silent sitting; it is expressed in the precision of a cut in Battodo or the fluidity of an Iaido kata.</li><li><strong>The podcast's objective:</strong> Beyond technique, this audio journal is an invitation to discover Japanese history and culture, as well as the founding principles of Budo.</li></ul><p>Whether you are a martial arts practitioner, passionate about Japan, or simply curious to discover a discipline where technical rigor meets mental peace, this podcast is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ <strong>Safety Warning:</strong> The content of this podcast is shared for informational purposes. Sword techniques are demanding and potentially dangerous. Never attempt to replicate them without the supervision of a qualified instructor in a recognized Dojo.</p><p>🔗 <strong>Episode Links and Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Official Website: liomugai.com</li><li>Follow my training in Japan on Instagram: @liomugai</li><li>Watch my videos on YouTube: @liomugai</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Lionel Reynaud"}