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To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
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.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)
Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.
Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
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.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.