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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
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.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
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.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.