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Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
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.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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)
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.