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Old 06-02-2009, 11:37 AM   #15
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Re: Does Desiring Power Impair Aiki ?

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Erick Mead wrote: View Post
So the question:

Does desire for power help or impair the learning or operation of Aiki as O Sensei understood it?
" as O Sensei understood it".

On a physical level ( body ), yes because powering a technique uses the muscles and tendons differently in a functional way then using aiki does.

On a mental (mind ) level, Maybe yes maybe no, depending on whether you are trying to help or hinder.

On a spiritual level, as goes the body and mind so goes the spirit.

David

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