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.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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)
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
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