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LancyLoew

LancyLoew

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Jun 19, 2025
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Challenge 82: Kuji Kiri
This week, we are going to be learning some hand dexterity techniques for relaxation and concentration.

What is Kuji Kiri?

Fun explanation video:

(Or search "What ninja hand seals were actually for" by LetsaskShogo on Youtube)

Basically, they're ancient focus techniques practiced by monks and samurai both as forms of prayer or a kind of meditation.
There are nine seals that need to be performed in succession; each representing a different element.
When looking into this yourself, you may find contradictory information on what signs come in what order and what they're called; but don't worry about finding the "right" sequence, just pick whichever you like.


Goal:
By learning to these seals, you'll occupy yourself with something new and will always have a fidgeting method in hand to calm or distract yourself.

Some resources you can learn from:
(NOTE: Be sure to warm up your hands and fingers up before you try this. Don't hurt yourself.)


(Or search "KUJI-IN: Learn To Perform The 9 Ninja MUDRAS" on youtube)
 

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Challenge 82: Kuji Kiri
This week, we are going to be learning some hand dexterity techniques for relaxation and concentration.

What is Kuji Kiri?

Fun explanation video:

(Or search "What ninja hand seals were actually for" by LetsaskShogo on Youtube)

Basically, they're ancient focus techniques practiced by monks and samurai both as forms of prayer or a kind of meditation.
There are nine seals that need to be performed in succession; each representing a different element.
When looking into this yourself, you may find contradictory information on what signs come in what order and what they're called; but don't worry about finding the "right" sequence, just pick whichever you like.


Goal:
By learning to these seals, you'll occupy yourself with something new and will always have a fidgeting method in hand to calm or distract yourself.

Some resources you can learn from:
(NOTE: Be sure to warm up your hands and fingers up before you try this. Don't hurt yourself.)


(Or search "KUJI-IN: Learn To Perform The 9 Ninja MUDRAS" on youtube)

Just tried out those in the picture. I'll check out a video about this later today. Very interesting, I hadn't heard of this before!
 
Cansado_Depressivo

Cansado_Depressivo

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Sep 27, 2025
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Week Two Challenge: Start to learn a new language!

Why not try to learn a new language, just start with the basics and see how you go. Maybe you just want to brush up on an old language that's fine also.
Could be anything, computer language, fictional language like elvish or even sign language (which I also want to try to learn someday) Find some online resources or guides and share with us what you've done.

I decided to go with Korean, I watch a lot of South Korean shows but have never tried to learn the language. I've started with just the basics and just spoken not written yet, but I did do some swear words just for fun! I've started with a pen and pad as I remember things easier if I write them down but I will look at some digital resources like videos.

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I don't know if it counts for the second week's challenge, but this is my 801-day streak learning Spanish on Duolingo.

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