Around 2am as I was performing misogi, I suddenly forgot all the martial techniques I had ever learned. The techniques of my teachers appeared completely new. Now they were vehicles for the cultivation of life, knowledge, and virtue, not devices… — 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
Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
