In my Aikido, there are no opponents, no enemies. I do not want to overwhelm everyone with brute strength, nor do I want to smash every challenger to the ground. In true budo there are no opponents, no enemies. In true budo we seek to be one with all things, to return to the very heart of creation. This is our mission in Aikido.
Life is a divine gift.
In the dojo we are always learning about life and death. Abandon petty thoughts, empty yourself, transcend life and death, and stand upright in the center of vast creation. This is the secret of Aikido. Keep your hands, hips and feet in a straight line and your body and mind centered. Your hands are the key to systematically guiding and controlling your partner.