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As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
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.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
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.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.