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In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.