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To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.
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)
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.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!