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To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.
— Morihei Ueshiba
FACE A SINGLE FOE as if you are facing ten thousand enemies; face ten thousand enemies as a single foe.
— Morihei Ueshiba
PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace enables you to rise above praise or blame, and it frees you from attachment to this and that.
— Morihei Ueshiba
INSTRUCTORS CAN impart a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.
— Morihei Ueshiba
All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.
— Morihei Ueshiba
True victory does not come from defeating an enemy, true victory comes from giving love and changing an enemies heart.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.
— Morihei Ueshiba
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido is based on the projection of love.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.
— Morihei Ueshiba
When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Do not fail
to learn from
The pure voice of an
Ever-flowing mountain stream
Splashing over the rocks. — Morihei Ueshiba
to learn from
The pure voice of an
Ever-flowing mountain stream
Splashing over the rocks. — Morihei Ueshiba
Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Fill yourself with Ki, invite the attack.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido is the Way and Principle of harmonizing Heaven, Earth and Man.
— Morihei Ueshiba
May you be happy, may you be well
may you be peaceful and at ease
may you be filled with loving kindness
And compassion for all beingslk — Morihei Ueshiba
may you be peaceful and at ease
may you be filled with loving kindness
And compassion for all beingslk — Morihei Ueshiba
True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly!
— Morihei Ueshiba
The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us
— Morihei Ueshiba
The way of the warrior is based on humanity, love and sincerity
— Morihei Ueshiba
Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center
— Morihei Ueshiba
Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.
— Morihei Ueshiba
True Budo is to accept the spirit of the universe, keep the peace of the world, correctly produce, protect and cultivate all beings in nature.
— Morihei Ueshiba
If you are centered, you can move freely.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The Samurai is the first to suffer anxiety for human society, and he is the last to seek personal pleasure.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Your spirit is the true shield.
— Morihei Ueshiba
To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido
— Morihei Ueshiba
Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH.
— Morihei Ueshiba
THE TECHNIQUES OF the Art of Peace are neither fast nor slow, nor are they inside or outside.. They transcend time and space.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Focus on stillness, rather than on movement
— Morihei Ueshiba
Create each day anew.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.
— Morihei Ueshiba
THE ART OF PEACE is to fulfill that which is lacking.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow.
— Morihei Ueshiba
BE GRATEFUL EVEN for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential part of training in the Art of Peace.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Atemi accounts for 99% of Aikido.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Mankind's role is to fulfil his heaven-sent purpose through a sincere heart that is in harmony with all creation and loves all things.
— Morihei Ueshiba
When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the great void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior.
— Morihei Ueshiba
A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.
— Morihei Ueshiba
True victory is victory over oneself.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.
— Morihei Ueshiba
If you have not linked yourself to true emptiness, you will never understand the art of peace.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to obtain control of one's own character.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The Art of Peace is based on four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Each person is the universe from a particular perspective.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The Art of Peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido is the spirit of loving protection for all beings.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The Art of Peace begins with you ...
— Morihei Ueshiba
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent.
— Morihei Ueshiba
If you have life in you, you have access to the secrets of the ages, for the truth of the universe resides in each and every human being.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light.
— Morihei Ueshiba
You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you.
— Morihei Ueshiba
The art of peace is medicine for a sick worldit does not rely
on weapons or brute force to succeed — Morihei Ueshiba
on weapons or brute force to succeed — Morihei Ueshiba
Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Seeing me before him, / The adversary attacks, / But by that time / I am already standing / Safely behind him.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire.
— Morihei Ueshiba
A warrior's mission is to foster the success of others.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.
— Morihei Ueshiba
ALWAYS PRACTICE the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.
— Morihei Ueshiba