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.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
