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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.
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.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.