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In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.