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The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)
The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
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.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.