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Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
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)
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
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.
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.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.