Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
PRACTICE THE Art of Peace sincerely, and evil thoughts and deeds will naturally disappear. The only desire that should remain is the… — Morihei Ueshiba 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
Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people.… — 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
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
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 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
Consider the ebb and flow of the tide. When waves come to strike the shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace is an act of faith, a belief in the ultimate power of nonviolence. It is faith… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
EACH AND EVERY master, regardless of the era or place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are… — 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
