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The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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.