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Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.