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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.
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.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
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.