Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The penetrating brilliance of swords, wielded by followers of the Way, strikes at the evil enemy, lurking deep within, their own souls… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Peace originates with the flow of things - its heart is like the movement of the wind and waves. The Way is… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
THE BODY SHOULD be triangular, the mind circular. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love,… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must: Calm the spirit and return to the source. Cleanse the body and spirit… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Your voice is a very powerful weapon. When you are in tune with the cosmic breath of heaven and earth, your voice… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
THE TOTALLY AWAKENED warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The Divine does not like to be shut up in a building. The Divine likes to be out in the open. It… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Your mind should be in harmony with the functioning of the universe; your body should be in tune with the movement of… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all… — Morihei Ueshiba 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
To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
THE ART OF PEACE is not easy. It is a fight to the finish, the slaying of evil desires and all falsehood within. On… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the great void. This is the secret of the Way… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
In true budo there is no enemy or opponent. True budo is to become one with the universe, not train to become powerful or… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
THE ART OF PEACE does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead, we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
