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« Reply #30 on: March 23, 2009, 11:59:17 am »

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To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.

The totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior's mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.

Always practice the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.

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« Reply #31 on: March 23, 2009, 12:00:35 pm »

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It is neccessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.

A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.

The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely. The physical center is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you are assured of victory in any endeavor.

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« Reply #32 on: March 24, 2009, 08:43:47 am »

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Move like a beam of light;

Fly like lightning,

Strike like thunder,

Whirl in circles around

A stable center.



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« Reply #33 on: March 24, 2009, 08:44:16 am »

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Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world.  Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth flowing like water, or as empty as space.

If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing.  Water, by nature, never collides with or breaks against anything.  On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly.

Functioning harmoniously together, right and left give birth to all techniques.  The left hand takes hold of life and death; the right hand controls it.  The four limbs of the body are the four pillars of heaven, and manifest the eight directions, yin and yang, inner and outer.

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« Reply #34 on: March 24, 2009, 08:45:04 am »

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Manifest yang

In your right hand,

Balance it with

The yin of your left,

And guide your partner.

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« Reply #35 on: March 25, 2009, 12:28:21 pm »

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The techniques of the Art of Peace are neither fast nor slow, nor are they inside or outside. They transcend time and space.

Spring forth from the Great Earth;
Billow like Great Waves;
Stand like a tree, sit like a rock;
Use One to strike All.
Learn and forget!

When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.



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« Reply #36 on: March 25, 2009, 12:28:53 pm »

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The body should be triangular, the mind circular. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture. The circle symbolizes serenity and perfection, the source of unlimited techniques. The square stands for solidity, the basis of applied control.

Always try to be in communion with heaven and earth; then the world will appear in its true light.  Self-conceit will vanish, and you can blend with any attack.

If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth.


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« Reply #37 on: March 25, 2009, 12:29:29 pm »

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Free of weakness,
No-midedly ignore
The sharp attacks
Of your enemies:
Step in and act!

Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.

Each day of human life contains joy and anger, pain and pleasure, darkness and light, growth and decay.  Each moment is etched with nature's grand design - do not try to deny or oppose the cosmic order of things.



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« Reply #38 on: March 26, 2009, 10:17:33 am »

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Protectors of the world
And gaurdians of the Ways
Of gods and buddhas,
The techniques of Peace
Enable us to meet every challenge.

Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great
challenges of life. Transcend the realm of life and death, and then you will be able to make your way
calmly and safely through any crisis that confronts you.

Be grateful even for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential part
of training in the Art of Peace.

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« Reply #39 on: March 26, 2009, 10:18:06 am »

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Failure is the key to success;
Each mistake teaches us something.

In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and
technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!

At the instant
A warrior
Confronts a foe,
All things
Come into focus.

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« Reply #40 on: March 26, 2009, 10:18:29 am »

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Even when called out
By a single foe,
Remain on guard,
For you are always surrounded
By a host of enemies.

The Art of Peace is to fulfill that which is lacking.

One should be prepared to receive ninety-nine percent of an enemy's attack and stare death right in the face in order to illumine the Path.

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« Reply #42 on: March 26, 2009, 04:36:37 pm »

The Art of Peace is not easy. It is a fight to the finish, the slaying of evil desires and all falsehood within.  On occasion the Voice of Peace resounds like thunder, jolting human beings out of their stupor.

Crystal clear,

Sharp and bright,

The sacred sword

Allows no opening

For evil to roost.

TA!  Reminds me of:

" 49 I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism* to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; 52 for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father* against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law. (Luke 12:49-53)

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« Reply #43 on: March 26, 2009, 05:25:05 pm »

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Hi Angel.  Thanks for your reply.

The similarity isn't suprising; O'Sensei was very religious.

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« Reply #44 on: March 26, 2009, 07:42:34 pm »

The Art of Peace is not easy. It is a fight to the finish, the slaying of evil desires and all falsehood within.  On occasion the Voice of Peace resounds like thunder, jolting human beings out of their stupor.

Crystal clear,

Sharp and bright,

The sacred sword

Allows no opening

For evil to roost.

TA!  Reminds me of:

" 49 I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism* to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; 52 for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father* against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law. (Luke 12:49-53)



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