“A pure budo comes with the unification of technique, body and heart. The budo, which will manifest itself, does not depend upon the technique, but rather upon the heart of the practitioner.
Budo is the path of the warrior. Combined with the spirit of heaven and earth in your heart, you can fulfill your life's destiny with unconditional love for everything.
Aiki seeks to skillfully strike down the ego and inherent insincerity in battling an enemy. Aiki is the path of forgiveness and enlightenment.
The goal… is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one's character according to the rules of nature.”
- Aikikai Foundation
Taijiquan: Bibliography, Links, Quotes, Lessons, Notes
Research by Mike Garofalo
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