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To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
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.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)
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.