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Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
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.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.