philosophy4
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.
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.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.