Quote of the Week - 9th May

Another interesting quotation relating to practise, or in this case, perhaps practice.

In martial arts, the biggest opponent you will ever face is yourself.

Unknown

 

Quote of the Week - 2nd May

This is an interesting quotation, although I'm not sure that it's particularly encouraging!

We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.

Archilochus

Quote of the Week - 25th April

Another interesting quotation, and, in the case of aikido, it isn't a sport.

Martial arts is a way of life, not just a sport. 

Unknown

Quote of the Week - 18th April

An amusing quotation this week. I don't suggest that we follow it!

If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style.

Quentin Crisp 

Quote of the Week - 11th April

Something that resonates with our practice.

The essence of martial arts is to control one's own mind and body.

Unknown

Quote of the Week - 4th April

Something to ponder.....

Hard work without talent is a shame, but talent without hard work is a tragedy.

Robert Half

Quote of the Week - 28th March

An interesting quotation this week.

The goal of martial arts is to affect the mind and spirit, not just the body.

Gichin Funakoshi