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The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.