Aikido chagnes constantly. What do not change are the principles. — Christian Tissier Copy Share Image
Aikido is the Way and Principle of harmonizing Heaven, Earth and Man. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Use karate, judo, aikido, or any style to build your counter-offensive. It will be interesting! — Bruce Lee 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
“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
“One thing that makes aikido is so powerful, it utilizes power of opponents to win the fight.” — Toba Beta 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
“Aikido is not ultimately Japanese: It is an art of universal truth and international significance.” — Linda Holiday 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
Nonresistance is one of the principles of aikido. Because there is no resistance, you have won before even starting. People whose minds… — Morihei Ueshiba 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
“In Aikido training, we learn from everyone. We learn from the most experience people, but we also learn from new students. Everyone… — 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
I lived in Japan when I was younger for about two years. I spent my time equally between religiously studying Aikido in… — Sturgill Simpson 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
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
“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
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
“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
“To reach an understanding of Aikido as love, you have to be shinken [completely focused; as if wielding a real sword]. You… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
“However keen you may be to begin your study, before you venture on to the mat and attempt any of the basic… — Sadami Yamada 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
“The Aikido I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods and I cooperate with each of them. The… — Morihei Ueshiba 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
“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
Aiki is the way of the Kami and was born of the will of the Kami. Rise early in the morning to… — Morihei Ueshiba 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
“We face the enemy and contend with him—if he turns away we let him go. (Page 13).” — 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
To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage. — 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
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