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The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.