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.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.
Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
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.
