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It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
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.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.