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Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
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)