philosophy5

February 11, 2024by admin

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.

philosophy45

February 11, 2024by admin

Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.

philosophy4

February 11, 2024by admin

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.

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.