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Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
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.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
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.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
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.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.