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Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
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.
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.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.