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Training in a martial art has no end, just a beginning.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
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)
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
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.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.