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To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
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.
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.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.