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The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
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)
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.