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To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
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)
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.