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A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
A martial artist should always train the mind as well as the body, but not always moving in synchronization.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
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.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
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.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.