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.
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.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
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.
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.
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.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
