Category Archives: Aikido


The Art of Peace - Nine

May 1, 2007 – 6:30 pm

Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life. Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the universe; breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside. Next, breathe up all fecundity and vibrancy of the earth. Finally, […]

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The Art of Peace - Eight

April 27, 2007 – 7:11 am

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead. The Art of Peace is a celebration of the bonding of heaven, earth, and humankind. It is all that is true, good, and beautiful.
I have heard, and I believe, that you are either improving in life, or degrading, you […]

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The Art of Peace - Seven

April 26, 2007 – 8:03 am

Eight forces sustain creation:
Movement and stillness,
Solidification and fluidity,
Extension and contraction,
Unification and division.
In many ways Aikido is a study of opposites. Each of the above forces are employed at different times in Aikido practice. One key that has been useful to me is to break down a motion into the above pairings and to […]

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The Art of Peace - Six

April 25, 2007 – 3:02 am

The Art of Peace functions everywhere on earth, in realms ranging from the vastness of space down to the tiniest plants and animals. The life force is all-pervasive and its strength boundless. The Art of Peace allows us to percieve and tap into that tremendous reserve of universal energy.
Everything in the world has an energetic […]

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The Art of Peace - Five

April 24, 2007 – 6:01 am

If you have not
Linked yourself
To true emptiness,
You will never understand
The Art of Peace.
One of the core principles of Aikido, and indeed of any mastery, is the art of “not being there”.   One trains hard, for many years to learn, digest and incorporate the principles into ones body and soul in a deep way.  It’s […]

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