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To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
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.
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)
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.