philosophy34
To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.
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)
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.