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.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
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)
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
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.
