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.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
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.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
