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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.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
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.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.