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The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
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.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!