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Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
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.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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.