Talk:Seiza
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[edit] Question about usage of seiza in English
If seiza is a "way of sitting" (i.e. a style of sitting), is it necessary to say "sitting seiza-style" or "sits seiza style" as the article does in most places? It seems a bit redundant. Would it be more correct to say "one is in seiza" rather than "one is sitting seiza-style"? I've certainly heard it used in a teaching situation without having to explicitly say "sit". --Ds13 02:49, 2005 Apr 10 (UTC)
- I think either way is fine. On the other hand, it's not as familiar a word in English as, say, tsunami or kimono, so I thought it was best to be as non-confusing as possible. Style is also a consideration: it's preferrable to avoid saying the same thing the same way too many times. I think nearly any construction is fine, really. Exploding Boy 23:22, Apr 10, 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Long-term effects?
Are there any long-term effects of extended seiza? Some people have claimed that it causes injury to the knees and/or circulation over time, while others claim it improves these. This information would improve the article, I think. I'm starting to get used to it myself, but it still feels like my knee caps want to burst open. Zuiram 06:58, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
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- As you say, some claim this, some claim that... Without any reliable references, we can't really say. Exploding Boy 07:03, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
