Aikido Quote by Toba Beta

“In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but…

— Morihei Ueshiba

“One thing that makes aikido is so powerful, it utilizes power of opponents to win the fight.”

— Toba Beta

“O-Sensei was frequently head to say. 'Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to harmonize…

— Linda Holiday

Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings…

— Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido is not merely about fighting and the development of the physical self but the perfection of the spiritual man at the same time.…

— Steven Seagal

Aikido is the principle of non-resistance. Because it is non-resistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are…

— Morihei Ueshiba

“As with all the principles of aikijutsu, you do not meet the force of the strike head-on. You parry, you step to the side…

— Tan Twan Eng

Aikido is not an art to fight with enemies and defeat them. It is a way to lead all human beings to live in…

— Morihei Ueshiba

“Aikido is not ultimately Japanese: It is an art of universal truth and international significance.”

— Linda Holiday

“Every martial art, from T’ai Chi Chuan to the nuclear deterrent, is based on a doctrine—an idea of how combat works.”

— Guy Windsor

“We need to remember that the primary goal of Aikido is harmony and good relations between people. If we don't cultivate a harmonious heart…

— Linda Holiday

“In my school, no consideration is given to anything unreasonable; the heart of the matter is to use the power of the knowledge of…

— Miyamoto Musashi