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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.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
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.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.