Aikido Quotes

Aikido Quote of the day

When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

Nonresistance is one of the principles of aikido. Because there is no resistance, you have won before even starting. People whose minds are evil or who enjoy fighting are defeated without a fight.

Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage.

Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.

A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind of one who wishes to be strong or who practices only to fell an opponent.

I got nominated for my second film as best young director in the Aikido Film Festival in Japan.

Atemi accounts for 99% of Aikido.

Use karate, judo, aikido, or any style to build your counter-offensive. It will be interesting!

A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.

Aikido is the spirit of loving protection for all beings.

Aikido chagnes constantly. What do not change are the principles.

Aikido is love. It is the path that brings our heart into oneness with the spirit of the universe to complete our mission in life by instilling in us a love and reverence for all of nature.

Aikido is the Way and Principle of harmonizing Heaven, Earth and Man.

True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly!

To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.

To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

In 1993, I retired from the Art Ensemble of Chicago to devote myself full time to Buddhist studies and to the practice of Aikido.

One thing that makes aikido is so powerful, it utilizes power of opponents to win the fight.

Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.