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The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
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!
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.