Aikido chagnes constantly. What do not change are the principles. — Christian Tissier Copy Share Image
To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido — 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
Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin. — 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
Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage. — Morihei Ueshiba 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
“One thing that makes aikido is so powerful, it utilizes power of opponents to win the fight.” — Toba Beta 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
“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
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
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
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
“Why do people value others’ time so little? Now we would have the inevitable small talk. I could have spent fifteen minutes… — Graeme Simsion 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
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
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
“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
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
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
“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
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
“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
“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
“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
“To appreciate the best opportunity for attack and defence, you must fully understand the rhythm of movement. (Page 28).” — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
Use karate, judo, aikido, or any style to build your counter-offensive. It will be interesting! — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
Aikido is the Way and Principle of harmonizing Heaven, Earth and Man. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning. — 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
