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Always imagine yourself on the battlefield under the fiercest attack; never forget this crucial element of training.
Budo (1938)
Regarding technique, from ancient times it has been said that movements must fly like lightning and attacks must strike like thunder.
Budo (1938)
Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.
Budo (1938)
Instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.
Budo (1938)
In order to establish heaven on earth, we need a Budo that is pure in spirit, that is devoid of hatred and greed.
Budo (1938)
Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses.
Budo (1938)
In Aikido, however, we try to completely avoid killing, even the most evil person.
Budo (1938)
A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.
Budo (1938)
Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.
Budo (1938)
When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.
Budo (1938)
Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.
Budo (1938)
One should be prepared to receive ninety-nine percent of an enemy's attack and stare death right in the face in order to illumine the Path.
Budo (1938)
When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.
Budo (1938)
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
Budo (1938)
The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony.
Budo (1938)
Be grateful even for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential part of training in the Art of Peace.
Budo (1938)
Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate.
Budo (1938)
One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.
Budo (1938)
May the Kami of Earth and Heaven watch our acts of purification.
Budo (1938)
There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.
Budo (1938)