“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
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
Forgiveness is like the martial arts of consciousness. In Aikido and, other martial arts, we sidestep our attackers force rather than resisting… — Marianne Williamson Copy Share Image
“We need to remember that the primary goal of Aikido is harmony and good relations between people. If we don't cultivate a… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
Aikido is the principle of non-resistance. Because it is non-resistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond,… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Aikido can be summed up like this: True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! (True victory) means unflinching courage; (self-victory)… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“Seek to become conscious of being filled with ki, the power of the universe, and to use that power well. To be… — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“Don't make the mistake of depending on the presence of certain people for your training,' he advised me. 'Teachers come and go.… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
In 1993, I retired from the Art Ensemble of Chicago to devote myself full time to Buddhist studies and to the practice… — Joseph Jarman Copy Share Image
Today's aikido is so dimensionless. It's hollow, empty on the inside. People try to reach the highest levels without even paying their… — Gozo Shioda Copy Share Image
“Aikido is not ultimately Japanese: It is an art of universal truth and international significance.” — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
Aikido is love. It is the path that brings our heart into oneness with the spirit of the universe to complete our… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“But when I sat listening with the other Aikido students and teachers on the mat at the Kumano Juku Dojo, all of… — Linda Holiday 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
I don't like getting hit for one, although you know I did take Aikido for many years, but Aikido is a different… — Maurice Ashley Copy Share Image
Aikido chagnes constantly. What do not change are the principles. — Christian Tissier Copy Share Image
Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
True budo is a work of love. It is a work of giving life to all beings, and not killing or struggling… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
“Aikido means the oneness of the way of the spirit, of being at one with the life force. (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
Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
