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Orange Coast Aikikai
Chief Instructor: Steve Garber Aikido practice is based on forms known as kata that are used to create movement that flows naturally through the body. By aligning body, mind and spirit, the hidden potential of each person is revealed through the dynamism of technique and generation of ki – one’s centered energy. When a person acts in this manner, great power is possible. By joining the motion of an attack and taking control of its force, it is possible for the Aikidoist to safely and effectively redirect the attacker’s energy. Just as we seek to unify ourselves through our practice, we also seek to connect with the world during our everyday lives. The connection between the Aikidoist and the attacker is of paramount importance. This direct, tangible connection provides an opportunity for practitioners to experience each situation as it arises and to respond spontaneously from the center in a manner that is both safe and effective. It is through such practice that Aikido teaches us to experience each moment of our everyday lives fully and wholeheartedly. |
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“Always examine yourselves, recognize where your temperament is unstable and where it is stable, and what your strengths and weaknesses are; reduce excesses and foster what is insufficient. In matters of leisure, let others go first; in matters of labor, be first yourself."
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