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Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
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.