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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
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.
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.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
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)