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Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
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.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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.
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.
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.