Shinshin Toitsu Aikido
Shinshin
Toitsu Aikido is a discipline designed to help us
realize the mind-body oneness while interacting with others. All Aikido techniques begin and
end with the principle of non-dissension. Shinshin Toitsu
Aikido teaches non-dissension by releasing the idea of a conflict in
our hearts as well as in the hearts of others.
If
you physically struggle to throw a person, you are performing with a
fighting mind. A fight is bound to result. But if you move a person's
mind, their body will gladly follow. By leading their mind, you avoid
conflict and collision. You lead them to a place where they already
have chosen to go.
Five Principles to Lead Others
Ki is extending
Know your partner's mind Respect you partner's intentions Put yourself in place of your partner Perform with confidence
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The Principle of Non-Dissension
"There is no conflict in the Absolute Universe, but there is conflict in the relative world. If we unify our mind and body, become one with the Universe, and practice its principles, others will follow us gladly. Do not say that this is a world where we must struggle to live each day. The true way to success is exactly one and the same as the principle of non-dissension, and that is the way to peace."
-- Koichi Tohei Sensei
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