SecretsSecret6
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
philosophy4
February 11, 2024by admin
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.
philosophy39
February 11, 2024by admin
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
SecretsSecret5
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
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.
philosophy49
February 11, 2024by admin
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
SecretsSecret8
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
philosophy17
February 11, 2024by admin
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
philosophyMainG
February 11, 2024by admin
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
SecretsSecret9
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
philosophy33
February 11, 2024by admin
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.