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Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.