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.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
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.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
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.
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.
