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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
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.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
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.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.