IF YOUR OPPONENT strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The Art of Peace is based on four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water. — 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
The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in… — 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
