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Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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.
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)
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
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.