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February 11, 2024by admin
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.
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.
philosophy11
February 11, 2024by admin
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
philosophyMainC
February 11, 2024by admin
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
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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.
philosophyMainE
February 11, 2024by admin
Be more attracted to the less aggressive side within the martial arts, control without destruction is the key.
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.
SecretsSecret2
February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.
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February 11, 2024by Mal McRae
Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.