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It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.
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.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.