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A kind friend of mine suggested instead of putting this in the discussion forum where I have made contributions, it would wiser to write it here. The blog reflects all my thoughts of Aikido in someway or another in all discussions I have had. Logically than here is the best choice to express my thoughts.
On Aikido Training As I See It
I am reminded of what the Christian Apostle Matthew wrote, It is not, because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Aikido is difficult, the path is long and arduous to say the least narrow. I can't image too many other pursuits requiring the demands that of Aikido.
If you practice with great conviction of earnest and single mindedness dedication, persevering over many, many years tolling in blood and sweat, the Marathon race called Aikido will yield its accomplishments. Uttering no excuses, without complaints, reflecting discipline is the right attitude, Albert Einstein once said, Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Aikido will not and can't yield its secrets to those who willing give up in spirit, mind, body, or in all. I can't help to hear the profound words in my ear of Albert Einstein, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." Or the wisdom of Confucius, "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." Achievements that are yield from Aikido are not as a butterfly effortless fluttering in the ga
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