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Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.