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Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
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)
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.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.