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To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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)
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.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.