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Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
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)
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.