Saturday, October 25, 2014

Connection and unity

Connection and unity.
What does it mean and how is this concept practiced in Aikido training. During a seminar from Mori sensei from the Aikikai Hombu dojo he used to stress the concept of connection.
Every technique started with feeling a sense of connection with your partner. To connect to someone is the process in which you reach out and receive the force of your partner at the same time. This requires a balanced body and a still mind. In this manner it is possible to connect your center to the center of your partner.

A well known sensei, Hiroshi Ikeda, teaches this concept as the two unity's becoming one. I think this is the aiki in Aikido.

http://youtu.be/nyjBZyW_Tvw




Enjoy practice.

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