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To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.
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.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
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.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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)
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.