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Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
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.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
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)
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.
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.