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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)
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)
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
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.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
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.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.