"Even the most
powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw
him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will
dissipate." Morihei Ueshiba
“If your
opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming
completely fluid
and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or
breaks against anything.
On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly.”
Morihei Ueshiba
“The soft
overcomes the hard in the world like a gentle rider controls
a galloping horse.” Lao Tzu
“One who wishes
to lead the people must learn the art of following them.”
Lao Tzu
“When an
opponent comes forward, move in and greet him. If he wants to pull
back, send him on his way.” Morihei Ueshiba
“To injure an
opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without
inflicting
injury is the Art of Peace.” Morihei Ueshiba
“Allow yourself
to yield, and you can stay centered. Allow yourself to bend, and
you will stay straight. Allow yourself to be empty, and you’ll get
filled up.
Allow yourself to be exhausted, and you’ll be renewed.”
Lao Tzu
"The best way to
stop a punch is to not be there." Mr. Miyagi
“Let attackers
come any way they like, and then blend with them. Redirect
each attack and get firmly behind it.” Morihei Ueshiba
"You must concentrate upon and
consecrate yourself wholly to each day, as
though a fire were raging in your hair." Taisen Deshimaru
