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DO ME AND AIKIDO - The Way of Aiki

In his book "The Tao of Physics" by Fritjof Capra, physicist and scientist, illustrates the Eastern mystical thought is incredibly close to the point that modern physics, he says, some treaties might be mistaken for works of Eastern mystics, and vice versa.

One of the key points of this agreement between Eastern philosophy and modern physics is in the universal vision: "the universe lives and moves through a system of energies that feed off each other utilizing the forces that result harmonization in the surrounding environment continues. "

The way to view and apply things in the Far East are closely linked to this intuition and also Morihei Ueshiba was influenced, and it is on this basis that O Sensei (M. Ueshiba) was packed Aikido.

To practice has left us with reading codes, related to physical science, and only those who apply will be able to really understand. Three symbols: "Shikaku" square, "Maru" and circle "Sankaku triangle that relate to the five states of the material transformation," Kota "solid body", "Jute" the body soft, malleable, "Ryutai" the body fluid, "Ekitai" the body fluid, "Kitai" the gaseous state.

To analyze these codes O Sensei developed techniques "clean from any use of physical force "to be applied using Harmonisation (AI) energy (KI).

In practice there are various systems of two opposing trends: one is practical and conceptual and is based on the simulation, the other is practical and effective and is based on close to reality. As usual, between these two extremes, there are an infinite number of variations, which over the years has generated many styles.

The first way, practical and conceptual, it is less difficult but leads to a result for the more theoretical, it acts only on the surface and generally the results are always satisfactory. You train with partners condescending, who suffer without reaction, the harmonization between partners exists now, the search goes in the direction of the synchronism of the movements, a bit 'as it is between two dancers. It can also be a good way to start or play without much effort, conscious of the fact that this system will not lead to high levels practical. Thanks to this consensual participation of the partners, already with the rank of 1st Dan (sometimes even before), it is able to perform movements in a Randori (move, grasp the chaos of the action: Ran Dori = chaos = grasp, run) reasonably easy, but clearly unrealistic with regard to their effectiveness.

The other system, practical and effective, it is more difficult, arduous, longer to acquire, but acts in depth and the results have always suffered. You try pushing the implementation of the principles, with appropriate reactions from the partner, in increasingly difficult conditions, where harmonization is not granted, the practitioner research that harmonization with a partner who does not harmonize, And indeed ... 'a system, to a certain level, to really deepen their skills according to reactions and contrasts research harmonization with forces of violence and the practice leads to higher levels. The Randori can go to the edge of combat (O Sensei has made many). Only after reaching the rank of 3rd Dan we are just starting to have some good result of harmonization.

E 'possible to train with both systems, whereas the degree attained, age, attitudes, what is for the type of training ... but having a clear purpose for each of the methods used in practice .

Towards the end of his life, O Sensei expressed his wish that his art was the 'Art of Peace . This one's will is sometimes interpreted as a waiver of the fight.

I think that whoever does not fight injustice will never be freedom and peace.

Those who fight injustice with media essays seeks peace, but must fight it with maximum efficiency and determination.

Who fights' injustice by unfair means, not proportionate to the offense, raging and looking for revenge, fuels the fighting.

aikido techniques and strategy should aim, wherever possible, not to harm. At the same time must be given in full effect, designed to ensure the devastation in their salvation in the extreme, brutal but never implemented.

An ancient principle of Eastern wisdom says
"Choosing to be different is that it should be.

Pacific who is having the means to do evil, choose the good.

Who has the ability to do harm will never declare truly peaceful. "