philosophy46
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
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)