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It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
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.