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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
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)
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.