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Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.