philosophy2
February 11, 2024by admin
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
SecretsSecret4
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.
philosophy45
February 11, 2024by admin
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
SecretsSecret12
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.
philosophy25
February 11, 2024by admin
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
SecretsSecret9
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
philosophy27
February 11, 2024by admin
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
SecretsSecret2
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
philosophyMainE
February 11, 2024by admin
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
philosophy46
February 11, 2024by admin
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.