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The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.