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Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.
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 hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
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.