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The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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)
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.