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To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
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.
Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
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.