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 ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
