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Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.