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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.