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.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
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.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
