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The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.