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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 is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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)
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.