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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
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)
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
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.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.