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To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.
All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
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.
The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
Do not view martial arts as mere self-defence! You could miss out on so much more they offer.