Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
Atemi accounts for 99% of Aikido.
Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage.
Kicking leaves you momentarily on one foot, and for that moment you are in a very weak position. If you were to be swept off your feet, you would be finished. This is why lifting your feet off the ground is crazy.
Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family.
— Morihei Ueshiba
Philosophy
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent.
Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit — love.