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It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
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.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
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.
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.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Compassion is a powerful word. In it contains all of what is martial and what is art. Yet without the years in its study one may not come to understand its true meaning.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
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)