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To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
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.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
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.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.