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Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
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.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
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.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.