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Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!