Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
