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The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
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.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.