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Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.
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.
Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
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.