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Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
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.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
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.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.