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If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
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)
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.