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To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.
Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.
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.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
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.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.