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To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.