Myachi, a really neat sport
If you missed this on the show today, Myachi is a very cool sport! I thought I would share with you this video on "The Fu." Visit myachi.com for more information.
Myachi is a new sport where a rectangular palm-size beanbag gets tossed around by players using the fluid hand motions of martial arts while performing tricks.
The sport has become so popular, many children are now referring to themselves as "Myachi Maniacs," and the Myachi hand sack has been the No. 1-selling item at FAO Schwarz for the past year. The rules of the sport are simple: You can use any part of your body to toss and catch except your palms, and you can never let it hit the ground.
"Myachi Man" Steve Ochs invented the Myachi bag in 1997. He was inspired by a drinking game college students played using cigarette lighters. Steve drove around in a Winnebago, touring events such as the X-Games with a borrowed sewing machine, fabric, and sand.
He started showing kids how to play Myachi. He took orders on site and sewed in the Winnebago. Eventually, he needed to have them manufactured on a mass scale. The original bags that he made in the back of the Winnebago are selling for hundreds of dollars on eBay as collectors' items.
A Myachi store, called Myachigon, is launching soon at New York's FAO Schwarz store. Combining sports, technology, and the Myachi lifestyle, Ochs is going to televise the kids playing at FAO Schwarz inside the store, but also will have kids from all over the world beamed into the Myachigon via the Internet.
Hey, I missed the show, granted I never acctually watch it...but I wanted to see this one. The show sounded great from the others at the myachi forums. I guess the new series of myachi just got put up on the website if anyone is interested. Well I wish I had the ability to see it, Ill just wait until someone puts it on youtube.
Posted by: Adurin | September 18th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I wasn't sure after watching today's show if I'd be any good at this, but it looked like it would be great for motor skills in addition to competing against your friends. It's nice to see kids are getting back to basics instead of spending 24/7 in front of the tv or texting.
Posted by: Kari | September 18th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
We got these at a homeschool conference May 2007. The kids loved them. Lot of fun. Glad to see they are gaining popularity.
Posted by: Aimee (journey2learn) | September 18th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
It sounds like fun. I will show to my children. Thanks!
Posted by: Luiza | September 18th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Stories like that are always amazing! I need to catch up on the show, I used to watch every day (when I was supposed to be doing my homework). Thanks for keeping ingenuity, arts, and time-old traditions alive for everyone.
Posted by: Eliza | September 18th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Hi Martha, This was another great show today. It was so much fun to see the kids demonstrating myachi. It reminded me of one of your old shows where you were learning how to juggle. It's like a cross between hacky-sack and juggling. I have a very active grandnephew that I would love to see get involved in myachi. Maybe that would keep him occupied for a while! It was great to see Jane Goodall on your show today. She's a really great person. It was also great to see Margaret Roach on yesterday's show. She's another great person. Thanks so much for sharing and keep on blogging! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 18th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Hi, Martha,
Myachi is certainly popular these days. My nephew considers himself a Myachi Maniac and Steve Ochs a mentor.
I'm glad you had Jane Goodall on your show today. From the explanation and demonstration of greetings through the discussion of her life and career to the pointing out of the importance of fair trade coffee and chocolate, I was fascinated.
Thanks again.
Kathy
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Posted by: webmaster | September 19th, 2008 at 2:06 am
Oh what a cute "sport", like the fuzz balls of yester year. I would love to do that...looks so much fun, but as a busy mom her in 40's well...I don't think the result would be pretty!!!!
Posted by: Patty Perkowski | September 19th, 2008 at 3:31 am
This by far was one of your best season premiers!!
I love when us, the audience, can be part of your lovely homes. Unfortunately, we lost power during your first show so I was unable to see the whole segment, Something I feel really disappointed about. Is there any possibility you can repeat that season premier again? I also love that you were on the cover of the September Living Magazine. Hopefully you will be able to do more segments from your home. I am sure it is a pain in the butt to produce something of that nature from your home - but oh so worth it for us your fans. Thank you Martha for everything you do to keep the art of homemaking alive.
Posted by: antonia rankin | September 19th, 2008 at 7:27 am
That might be something I can do with my son. He has some sensory issues but he might just like that. I would have to simplify it.
If you do a show on scavenger hunts let me know. We use those in therapy for visual spatial and sequencing. I have to do simple ones with my son.
Posted by: Alexi | September 19th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
This reminds me of the little bean bags my mom sewed for us as kids. I never had these moves, but I think Japanese kids play with them. Miyachi sounds Japanese to me (I'm half...) so that's probably the origin.
Wouldn't this be a great thing to get seniors active?
Posted by: jacqueline church | September 19th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
MARTHA--LOVE THE SIGHT. WAS WONDERING IF YOU OR YOUR MOM MIGHT HAVE HAD A GOOD POLISH EASTER SAUSAGE RECIPE. WE HAD A BUTCHER STORE THAT MADE IT GREAT B UT SOMETHING IS'NT RIGHT THE LAST FEW YEARS AND I WANT TO MAKE MY OWN--ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
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Posted by: SANDI MYSZKA | September 20th, 2008 at 4:45 am
What a great way for kids to get in some exercise. For gownups too. Sewing together a handsize beanbag should be a fairly simple thing to do and then it's practice, practce, practice! Good post.
Posted by: Teresa C. Cordell | September 20th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Hi Martha,
I love the show and have been following it for years. I am a animal lover too. Did you name your new pup?
I am hoping you pick me.
Sue
Posted by: Suzzette Allam | September 20th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Myachi Rocks!So awsome to see it on Tv,although its not the first time!Oh,and Marhta,if you dont want your martha stewart myachi,...ill take it!
Posted by: Instep | October 1st, 2008 at 1:36 am
Dear Martha,
I have several of your craft punches, Butterflies etc. Could you have some made with horses? Some of just the head and some running and some standing.
I do crafts whenever I get the chance and I try to think of things that are different. I usually end up doing horse related items.I don't expect this to be posted it is just a hopeful suggestion.
Thank You Jeannie Johnson
Posted by: Jeannie Johnson | November 7th, 2008 at 2:52 am