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Originally Posted by krazeyo
I hope Load of the Shugyo is an interlude. I don't really want to think that Ayu herself gave a song this title.  |
The Japanese term “shugyo” is generally translated as “austere training,” and seems to originate with the training of the Samurai during the “Pax Tokugawa,” an unprecedented period of internal peace from the mid-1600’s through the mid-1800’s. The purpose of shugyo is to “forge the spirit,” remaking apractitioner’s character through hard physical and mental training. As the heirs of the feudal samurai, modern budo-ka, especially practitioners of Aikido, Iaido, Jodo, Kendo, and Kyudo, have shugyo built into their training regime; for example, aikido-ka have randori (free-practice in arts like Aikido, Jujutsuand Judo, which can include multiple opponents), iaido-ka have the practice of “one-thousand cuts,” kendo-ka have godo keiko, and all have gasshuku (long periods of intense training).
So I wodner if it will be some super hardcore rock workout song?!