philosophy2
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
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.
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.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
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.
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.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.