philosophyMainD
February 11, 2024by admin
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.
philosophy9
February 11, 2024by admin
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
SecretsSecret5
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
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.
SecretsSecret9
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
philosophy7
February 11, 2024by admin
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
philosophy45
February 11, 2024by admin
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
philosophy32
February 11, 2024by admin
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
philosophy46
February 11, 2024by admin
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
SecretsSecret2
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.