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We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
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.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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.
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.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
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.