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To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.
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.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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)
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.