philosophy2
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
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)
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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.