Budo Fire

The Healing Fire of Battle

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Ueshiba Morihei, atemi, Noma Dojo, 1936

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Fun History Fact,

Unlike their depiction in the film The Last Samurai, the Samurai of the Satsuma Rebellion were armed with British and Russian rifles, revolvers, 30 cannon, and 30 mortars.

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机竜之助 『大菩薩峠』

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机竜之助 『大菩薩峠』

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One class, one workout, one meditation sitting at a time.

#budospirit #martialway

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The Art of Peace 93

In your training do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. 

Never think of yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train daily with your friends and students and progress together in the Art of Peace. 

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The Art of Peace 88

Do not stare into the eyes of your opponent: he may mesmerize you. 

Do not fix your gaze on his sword: he may intimidate you. 

Do not focus on your opponent at all: he may absorb your energy. 

The essence of training is to bring your opponent completely into your sphere. 

Then you can stand where you like.