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Rene Vencer, Jr wrote:
With this in mind, understanding the "Aiki" and the principles behind our art, (and history for that matter) is just as important as the physical techniques we learn....
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IMO the physical thechniques are a path to understanding the principles of aiki. Aikido is not solely a phyisical pursuit, it is a practice for mind, body and spirit. We use the body to train the mind, and through the mastery of both we find the spirit of aiki.
regards,
Mark