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Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
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.
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.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
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.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.