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The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.