philosophy2
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
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.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
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.