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SeiserL · 12-17-2010, 03:12 AM

IMHO, the principles of Aikido (connection and nonviolent conflict resolution) are content and context free.

You can apply them strictly to the physical practice on the mat or you can incorporate and integrate them into other contexts such as spiritual growth.

From what I understand, that was O'Sensei's intent.

12-17-2010, 03:12 AM	#5
SeiserL Dojo: Roswell Budokan, Kyushinkan Dojo, Aikido World Alliance Location: Roswell, GA USA Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,575 Offline	Re: To obtain a certain spiritual level in Aikido. IMHO, the principles of Aikido (connection and nonviolent conflict resolution) are content and context free. You can apply them strictly to the physical practice on the mat or you can incorporate and integrate them into other contexts such as spiritual growth. From what I understand, that was O'Sensei's intent.
	Lynn Seiser PhD Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!