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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.
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.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
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)
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.
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.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.