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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.
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.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.