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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.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
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!
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.