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The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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.