To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“We face the enemy and contend with him—if he turns away we let him go. (Page 13).” — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
Aikido is the Way and Principle of harmonizing Heaven, Earth and Man. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“O-Sensei was frequently head to say. 'Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own,… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
INSTRUCTORS CAN impart a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“To appreciate the best opportunity for attack and defence, you must fully understand the rhythm of movement. (Page 28).” — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
“To gain mastery you must unite the qualities of spirit, strength, technique and the ability to take the initiative. (Page 31).” — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
The aikido term ma ai, which means "space harmony" ("ai" is Chinese for "love," and it translates into Japanese as harmonious connection)… — Stephen Gilligan Copy Share Image
A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
When I was young I used to practice a martial art that was a mixture of karate, kung fu, Jujitsu, Yawara Kubotan,… — William C. Brown Copy Share Image
I lived in Japan for about two years. I spent my time equally between religiously studying Aikido in Shinjuku by day and… — Sturgill Simpson Copy Share Image
It took me a long time to reach the decision to retire, actually, from the Art Ensemble. But it seemed more important… — Joseph Jarman Copy Share Image
No system is better than another, but some are better for certain people. The person makes a system worthwhile, not the other… — Joe R. Lansdale Copy Share Image
“In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
When new pages are sent to editors and see rejection, we should ask for the reasons. We must study the reasons for… — Jean Giraud Copy Share Image
The air they breathe, being a living element with both physical and psychical properties, carries a subtle vital energy. This in India… — Frank Waters Copy Share Image
“Now is the most important time. The world today is chaotic-you know this. But the age of the heart will come. O-Sensei… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
“Aikido practice is a method of incorporating the fundamentals of Great Harmony, Great Love, and Gratitude into one's own heart. To integrate… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
I want considerate people to listen to the voice of Aikido. It is not for correcting others; it is for correcting your… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“Through my willingness to train every day and to dig deep in the after-class ukemi sessions, over time I earned the respect… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
Pour some water into a tub and stir it up. Now try as hard as you can to calm the water with… — Koichi Tohei Copy Share Image
“If you try to learn with your intellect, it is more difficult to absorb the teachings on a deep level. The mind… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
Aikido is not merely about fighting and the development of the physical self but the perfection of the spiritual man at the… — Steven Seagal Copy Share Image
Aikido chagnes constantly. What do not change are the principles. — Christian Tissier Copy Share Image
Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“Aikido ain't a defensive nor offensive martial art. It proactively halts the enemy's intention to attack.” — Toba Beta Copy Share Image
“[...] before you can control your opponent's body you must first control his mind. (Page 17).” — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“Aikido is not ultimately Japanese: It is an art of universal truth and international significance.” — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
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