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Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
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.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
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.