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To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.