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Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
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)