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Aiki shapes
You will find numerous references to meanings in these shapes, as well as movement.
As you continue to practice Aikido you will mimic the movements of these shapes with your techniques and weapons training.
Since they are the most basic of building blocks, you will find a variety of applied meanings depending upon the type of martial art you are studying, and the teacher.
I think reading John Stevens books will explain the Japanese Aiki point of view, and your practice will find movements in these shapes ...
After that, put the hat on the man with the square body ... Aikido man from shapes!
Or did you want the Masonic Temple view from a building point?
NO ... really, poke about and see the different interpretations in different martial arts, then see how they all connect with these shapes as movement and philosophy.
Then just practice and see how much is true for you.
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