Rio de Janeiro- Japan in the men's gymnastics category won gold in the team championship at the Olympic Games, which she dreamed of. On Monday, she competed powerfully and confidently.

The team consisting of Kohei Uchimura, Rehei Kato, Yusuke Tanaka, Kenzo Shirai and Koji Yamamuro at the Olympic arena in Rio started slowly and jumped, but gradually outstripped the leader of Russia, and then confidently took first place, significantly ahead of everyone in the final.

Olympics debutant Shirai performed stunning in floor exercises, giving Japan the opportunity to overtake its closest rivals Russia and China. The final score of 274.094 points confirmed the victory of the Japanese Olympic team, which won gold in the team competition for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004.

“Now that I have received this medal, I really feel that this is a very real Olympic gold,” said team leader Uchimura, who is a six-time undisputed world champion. On Wednesday, he will try to defend his individual Olympic title.

“I have won gold medals in individual events before, but this is a very special feeling. Winning gold with my comrades gives me great happiness. "

Russia received a silver medal with 271.453 points. And China, which won gold in 2008 and 2012, took bronze with 271,122 points.

Shirai finished second in the individual finals, scoring points for the team at the right time. Japan approached the floor exercises in the finals, ahead of Russia and China by less than a point, but the 19-year-old gymnast brought the Japanese a huge number of points - 16,133, and all doubts about their golden victory disappeared by themselves.

“I felt a tremendous responsibility going on the platform,” said Shirai, who will compete in the floor exercise on Sunday. - The coach told me to work out everything that I didn’t succeed during qualifying, and I didn’t even think that I would fail. I knew that if I did it as usual it would be great. "

Japan, after 37 years of setbacks winning the team event at the Glasgow World Championships in October last year, started the Olympics with great difficulty, as Yamamuro fell off his horse during the vault, which became the first projectile for the Japanese Olympians that evening.

“At first I started to think about why I missed the jump, but then I told myself that I should just go out and do what I can do, thinking only about it,” said Yamamuro.

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Due to the mistake of Yamamuro, Japan after the first stage ended up in sixth place, however, strong performances on the rings and in the vault brought the Japanese to second place after Russia. And then Tanaka closed the gap with an excellent performance on parallel bars.

“After the London Olympics, I worked hard for four years and wanted to stay strong in this competition,” said Tanaka, who earned 15.9 points on the uneven bars, the highest on the team since Shirai's floor exercise.

It was very difficult for Japan to find its pace in Saturday's qualification. Uchimura slipped on his horse and fell off the crossbar, because of which everyone's nerves were strained to the limit before the final.

But a stable performance in the final brought the team a prize that had eluded them in the last two Olympics. Shirai, who became the only Olympic debutant, was glad that the first attempt was successful.

“Since childhood, I dreamed of competing in the Olympics, especially when I saw the team lose in Beijing and London,” said Shirai, a student at the Sports University of Japan. - So I still do not fully believe that the Japanese team won the gold medal, and that I am part of the team. I'm really happy, great feeling. "

Now that Japan's 12-year itch for Olympic medals is gone, Uchimura is hoping for more victories at home in four years. “What happened in Athens cannot be surpassed, but here we are making our own history,” said the 27-year-old native of Nagasaki Prefecture. "I think we can bring this forward to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."

“Such a result will put pressure on gymnasts who will compete in the final in 2020, but there are many decent people in Japan. I would like them to see our achievements and to maximize our experience. "

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Kato is an ambiguous term. The bearers of the Kato surname: Kato, Akiko (born 1978) is a Japanese curler, now acting under the name of Sekiva. Kato, Genichi (1890-1979) - Japanese physiologist. Kato, Daijiro (1976-2003) - Japanese motorcycle racer. Kato, Joji (born ...

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KATO Savao (b. 1946) Japanese athlete (artistic gymnastics). Champion of the Olympic Games (1968, 1972 - all-around, 1968, 1972, 1976 - in team competitions and individual events), the world (1970, 1974 - in team competitions).

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During the team tournament, Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura in the last approach fell off the horse - the most dangerous projectile in the men's program. Then there were low marks, the loss of the bronze medal for the Japanese team, a protest and, finally, a gift from the referees in the form of bonuses for the difficulty and an unexpected final “silver”. In general, the referee scandal.

However, in the individual all-around Uchimura did everything to stay in the history of the Games as a hero, not in a scandalous, but in a champion category. 92.690 points and the Japanese is the absolute Olympic champion. German Marcel Nguyen is second (91.031), American Danell Leiva is third (90.698). Uchimura won the fifth medal for his country in this discipline, but the first after 1984. Only Nguyen brought the more long-awaited award to his country. He climbed the podium for the first time since Germany won gold and bronze in Berlin in 1936.

In addition, Kohei Uchimura has not given the absolute title to anyone for the fourth year in a row. Although he was recognized as the record holder back in 2011, when he became the first gymnast in history to win three gold medals at the world championships in individual all-around. For example, representatives of the USSR, Yuri Korolev and Dmitry Bilozerchev, had two victories each.

Kohei, you started your fight in absolute superiority with an exercise on a horse, which let you down in the team tournament. Surely they were unhappy with such a draw. How did you set up?

Kohei Uchimura: I started with a horse for the first time in four years of performances at various international competitions. There was no such practice, so I did not immediately find a way out. So it was exciting. But then I decided to think not about the start of the competition, but about their end. To put a beautiful point, I had brilliant freestyle prepared.

What is the secret of your absolute success? This is your fourth title.

Kohei Uchimura: I'm just perfect for gymnastics. Plus, in my head I have a clear understanding of how to train, perform, recover, and rest.

Will you try to continue your winning streak at the next Olympics?

Kohei Uchimura: The 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro are in my head. I am only 23 years old. I want to squeeze the maximum out of myself. Moreover, the dream of winning the Olympic team tournament has not yet come true.

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Marcel Nguyen, all-around silver medalist:

Uchimura deserves this gold. He is a three-time world champion. And now he also won the Olympics. It will be difficult to catch up with him.

David Belyavsky, fifth result in the all-around:

The Japanese is a very talented athlete. What else can you say. But, despite all his titles, you can fight him, you can beat him. He is not some kind of robot, he does not perform automatically. He, too, can be nervous, make mistakes. And the qualifications showed it. He got to the final with only ninth total points. And I, as you remember, was the second.

Alexey Nemov, four-time Olympic champion:

Uchimura rightfully received this medal. I can't say that he performed brilliantly. But he did not make mistakes and went through all the shells very smoothly.

Suvari taiso, or "sitting exercises," are included in some (but not all) versions of Shin-do. They appear to be derived from the makko ho exercises that were developed and popularized by Nagai Haruk and his father. These tayso belong to the general category of Junan Taiso, and the word Junan means "flexible."

The use of stretching exercises as a means of developing flexibility, health and longevity has been a popular topic in the media in recent years, and the value of such techniques is now widely recognized. Through these techniques, health can be improved in a variety of ways, including deeper relaxation, improved circulation, and increased flexibility.

Develop Flexibility: Stretching Exercises

Five principles for Junan Taiso

1. Gradually increase your flexibility range.

2. Relax and avoid forcibly stretching your body.

3. Follow a natural sequence of movements.

4. Maintain a natural, steady rhythm that promotes unity of mind and body.

5. Put ki in every move.

1. Front stretch

Sit with your legs extended. Pull your toes towards you and push with your heels so that your feet are bent back at a 70-degree angle. Keep your knees straight.

Tilting your toes back stretches the muscles on the back of your legs and helps keep your knees straight during the stretch.

Sit with your back straight (at right angles to the floor) with your hands parallel to the floor and your fingers pointing towards your toes.

Then, imagining the hara as an imaginary joint, bend forward from that point and reach your toes in a gentle four-beat rhythm (see illustration).

Stretching forward a couple of centimeters, direct your ki to a point behind your toes and on the floor in front of your heels.

Finally, you can reach behind your toes to touch the floor. You can also try to grab onto your toes or the balls of your feet and calmly pull them towards you with both hands to help you stretch forward even further.

Do not lower your head to your knees.

In this exercise, your goal is primarily to stretch your feet, ankles, and the back of your legs.

2. Stretching from the "legs apart" position

Spread your legs out to the sides as wide as possible. Pull your toes towards you, your heels away from you, and straighten your legs. Lean to the left and grab the toes with your left hand.

Keeping your back relatively straight, bring the fingertips of your right hand over your left foot and bend over to the left. Performing light, rhythmic movements and at the same time pulling up your left foot, gradually lower your head to your left knee.

Then repeat this series of movements to the right and, using your hands, spread your legs a little wider. Take a look at the picture below to see this exercise. The wider you spread your legs (preferably at an angle of 160 °), the easier it will be to complete the next part of this exercise.

Now place your fists on top of each other with your arms fully extended on the floor in front of you. Bending at the hara point and turning the pelvis forward and downward, bend forward and, performing a gentle swaying motion, lower your head to touch your fists (see fig.).

Repeat the same, but this time tilt your head towards only one fist. Finally, touch the floor with your head and, if possible, with your chest.

Try to hold onto some stationary object in front of you. Using this brush rest, you can stretch forward gently.

Your job is to stretch your legs, hips, groin, and back.

3. Seated stretching

Bring the soles of both feet together in front of the groin area. Ideally, your heels should be about the distance of your fist from your body and in line with your knees.

Take your toes and feet in your hands and keep your back straight at right angles to the floor with your shoulders down (see illustration).

Tap your knees on the floor, raising and lowering them rhythmically. Relax completely and move naturally. As the flexibility increases, the knees can easily drop to the floor.

Do not force this movement.

Now, to relax the groin and thighs, bend out of the hara, keeping your back almost straight, and bring your head to a point in front of your feet (see figure).

Perform a gentle four-bar rhythmic movement as you move forward.

Since you are holding onto your toes, you can pull up with your hands, using them as leverage to move forward further.

This exercise stretches the hips, groin, and legs. The back is also stretched, down to the sacrococcygeal region. This was not the case in the first two exercises.

4. Stretching "Twisting in the seiza pose"

Now kneel down and sit lightly on your heels in seiza. Rotate your arms backward in a wide amplitude, as if you were drawing an arc with your fingertips.

Turn left and when you reach the most comfortable position, place your left hand on the floor.

Then gradually tilt your head towards the floor between the hands, performing a steady, four-beat swinging motion.

When the head starts to move forward, the right hand will also touch the floor, as in the picture below.

Repeat this twist on the right side.

The seiza pose itself creates a slight stretch of the legs, knees, and ankles. Twists increase the flexibility of the back and straighten the spine.

As you do the twist to the left, your head will move closer to the floor and you will also feel a stretch in your left arm, left side of your chest, and left shoulder.

5. Seiza back stretch

Remaining in seiza position, use your hands and forearms to slowly lie on your back. Your feet remain under your hips, palms above your head, and stretch up and away from your head, as shown in the picture below.

Then lift your right shoulder off the floor and twist to the left.

Then lift your left shoulder and twist to the right. Continue rolling back and forth over your shoulders and from side to side.

As you perform, keep your knees together and on the floor while extending your arms fully at the same time.

This exercise stretches the hips, knees, ankles, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, arms, wrists, and fingers.

If you feel pain in your knees, place a folded towel, blanket, or pillow between your buttocks and legs.

Likewise, a blanket or towel placed between the ankles and the floor will reduce ankle pain.

And if you can't bend back fully, use pillows under your back.

Then, after a few weeks, gradually remove one pillow at a time, making it easier for yourself to bend backward.

Using your imagination, you can find other props to help you with these exercises.

6. Rocking

Sit cross-legged with your lower back straight. Place your left foot in front of your right foot, which is tucked under the thigh. Leave a gap of about 20 cm between your feet.

Open your chest, lower your shoulders and look at the horizon. Place your hands gently on the surface of your feet.

Lean forward a little to feel the body weight moving towards the popliteal region, as well as forward and down towards the hara (see figure).

Each part of the back, especially the lower back, will touch the floor. Be careful not to hit your head on the floor by keeping your chin against your chest and stop moving when your feet are pointing straight at the ceiling.

Relax your legs as you swing, allowing them to respond to centrifugal force, and let them straighten as you lean back.

The hands will slide off the feet to gently touch the tops of the knees. This will keep the legs from over-driving the head (see figure).

As you come back forward, lift your chin away from your chest and look straight ahead. At the same time, begin to straighten your back and allow your hands to return to their original position, touching the feet.

At the end, return to the original position, but with one condition: change the position of the legs in the air, so that when the feet touch the floor, the right foot is currently in front.

The purpose of this exercise is to massage the back by swinging it along the floor. This massage will relax and soften the muscles on either side of the spine.

When the right leg is tucked as close as possible under the hips, bend slightly to the right, massaging along the right side of the spine. Then change the position of the legs in the air so that when returning to the starting position, the left foot is closer to the body.

As you swing forward, focus your ki in front of you, no matter what is in front of you, allowing it to move indefinitely after the body stops. This mental image will facilitate the return to the starting position and will maintain the coordination of mind and body.

Important points

Stretching is usually done in one of two ways. We either stretch the body to its maximum capacity and then hold this position, or we jump up and down, performing a movement of a sufficiently large amplitude. The latter method is much more likely to lead to injuries and sprains. However, the exercises above do not use any of these generally accepted approaches. Instead, a gentle rocking motion is suggested.

Extend one arm, tense it and hold it in this position. It should be easy enough to maintain tension. Extend your hand again and shake with your fingertips and hand. While you shake, try to tighten and lock the muscles in your arm.

After one or two such attempts, it becomes clear that it is easier to keep the muscles tense when the arm is motionless than when it is in motion: in order to move, the muscles cannot be stiffened in tension.

This is a reasonable basis for using a gentle, gradual rocking motion as you lean towards the floor in exercises 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Think of it as a small, slowly increasing type of movement. It is performed for four measures. Every time you move, try to move forward. Sit still, return to the starting position and then move again. Make a slow, gradual and continuous movement forward (see figure).

You must pay special attention to where you are and what you are doing. As a result, this relatively small, incremental and progressive movement ensures that you will be thinking about the moment all the time.

As there is a constant forward movement, we also stimulate the maintenance of continuous ki projection in that direction.

Don't try to be flexible overnight. You will only injure and stretch the ligaments and muscles. Therefore, the initial movements in each exercise should be performed gently, gradually stretching your body. This allows the muscles to warm up before they become more flexible.

Relaxation is very important for flexibility, and a natural rhythm can help you achieve it. Again, maintain a steady, even rhythm to maintain a calmer state of mind and body.

Aim for one beat per second. You can slowly count to yourself as you lean towards the floor. If you have some relaxing music that is built on a 4/4 rhythm, you can do the exercises along with it. Explore the relationship between rhythm, relaxation, and coordination.

You can also try exhaling while bending down on the floor, which is an easy way to achieve relaxation. After all, you should perform the movement in a relaxed state so that you can breathe almost normally, even if you are doing stretching exercises.

Pay attention also to the order of the exercises.... Each movement prepares the body for the next action. Changing the order will lead to less efficiency although after completing one series it is possible to go back and work on a particularly difficult exercise. published.

Haruki Nakamura "Japanese Yoga for Beginners"

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