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Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
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.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.