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Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
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.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.