philosophy5
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
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)
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.