The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
