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A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
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.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
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.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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.