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Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
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)
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
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.