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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.
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.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
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.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
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.