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To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
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)
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.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
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.
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.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.