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Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
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.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
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.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.