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Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.