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Old 01-15-2007, 04:17 AM   #23
Mark Freeman
Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: The Principles of Aikido

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Michael Cardwell wrote:
I remember hearing from my sensei that the 4 principles of Aikido, according to Tohei, were:

1. Unbendable arm.
2. One point.
3. Living calmness.
4. Weight underside.

not necessarily in that order though.
Hi Michael,

as far as I am aware Tohei's 4 priciples/rules for "co-ordination of mind and body" (not aikido) were:-

1. Keep one point
2. Relax completely
3. Weight underside
4. Extend your mind

Ki Society members please confirm/correct if this is/not the case, cheers.

regards,

Mark

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