THE TECHNIQUES OF the Art of Peace are neither fast nor slow, nor are they inside or outside.. They transcend time and… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent. — Morihei Ueshiba 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
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
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
In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do… — 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 world will continue to change dramatically, but fighting and war can destroy us utterly. What we need now are techniques of… — 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
A technique can only work if it is in harmony with universal principles. Such principles need to be grasped through Mind, pure… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Unlike the authors of such warrior classics as The Art of War and The Book of the Five Rings, which accept the… — 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
Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Around 2am as I was performing misogi, I suddenly forgot all the martial techniques I had ever learned. The techniques of my… — 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
