Your Own Words

We have a deshi assignment to rewrite O Sensei's training principles in our own words. Here is my post on this. I hope it is interesting :)

Aikido is precise

• It's also dangerous. Please do things exactly as demonstrated, with only as much force as required. 

Radiate awareness

• Like driving on the freeway or walking in a crowd, see everyone around you. 

Aikido always has joy

• Sometimes it's a tiny drop, sometimes it's a sweeping torrent - but it's always there. 

Practice broadly

• Classes are the primary way of learning, but there are additional ways, too. Work on flexibility, meditation, reading, writing, and solo practice are examples. Be curious and explore. 

Aikido movement is natural

• Practicing should feel smooth and fluid, no matter what your abilities or skills are. 

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