philosophy51
To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.