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Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
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.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.