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Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.