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February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
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February 11, 2024by admin
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
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February 11, 2024by admin
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
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February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
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February 11, 2024by admin
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
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February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
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.
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February 11, 2024by admin
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.
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February 11, 2024by admin
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
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February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)