philosophy4
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.
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.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.