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We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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.
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.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
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)