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To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.