The virtues of Aikido training

The virtues of Aikido training

1. In order to practice Aikido properly :

· You must not forget that all things originate from One Source

· Envelope yourself with love

· Embrace sincerity

2. The practice of Aikido is

· An act of faith

· A belief in the power of nonviolence

· Not a type of rigid discipline or empty asceticism

· A path of follows the principles of nature that must apply to daily living

3. In good Aikido training

· We generate light (wisdom) and heat (compassion) that activate heaven and earth

· Train hard and you will experience the light and warmth of Aikido

· Train more and learn the principles of nature

· Aikido should be practiced from the time you rise to greet the morning sun to the time you retire at night

4. Aikido

· Is good for the health

· Helps you manifest your inner and outer beauty

· Fosters good manners and proper deportment

· Teaches you how to respects others and how not to behave in a rude manner

It is not easy to live up to the ideals of Aikido but we must do so at all costs – otherwise our training is in vain

(Taken from :

Training with the Master, Lesson with Morihei Ueshiba founder of Aikido,

By John Stevens and Walther V. Krenner)