To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of inner calm and returning to one's foundational principles in mastering Aikido.
Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, suggests that true mastery of the martial art requires not just physical skill but a serene and focused spirit. By calming oneself and reconnecting with the core principles of Aikido, practitioners can achieve a deeper understanding and effectiveness in their practice.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a martial arts seminar to highlight the mental aspect of training.
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