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Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.