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Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
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.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.