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words of the founder

The following is a translation of six paragraphs taken from the training manual in 1938, Budo, the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba . I heard about this book, the second of only two manuscripts founder of which were published thanks to Morihiro Saito Sensei, in 1993. Since then, I traveled with Master Morihiro SAITO on numerous occasions throughout Japan and abroad, both as a personal assistant (Otomo) and as translator. Each time, the Master was carrying a copy of the original Budo. That was during a workshop, or during a daily training dojo in Iwama, Saito Sensei would often refer to these six paragraphs. [...]

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Best wishes for your workouts,

Mark L. Larson Iwama, Japan - March 19, 2001

1. Aikido can decide between life and death in the space of a breath as a result, during training, follow the teacher's instructions and do not engage yourself in competitions of strength.

2. Aikido is a Way that makes a person the equivalent of thousands, then, during training, always be aware not only of the space in front of you, but also about what happens in all directions.

3. Training should always be a pleasant experience.

4. A teacher can only transmit a part of teaching. To be able to use a technique, you learn it through training and applied relentless. Only then will you begin to hold the body. E 'useless will learn many techniques. To master a technique, you have to assimilate.

5. The daily training begins with Tai no Henke. Gradually increase the intensity of your workout. Be sure not to exceed the capacity of your body. Even older people should not get hurt. Work out with pleasure and try to understand the purpose of training.

6. Aikido is a training of mind and body. Its purpose is to train people of good faith. Since all techniques are entirely secret, you should not reveal them indiscriminately to all. You should avoid the inappropriate application of any technique, by people ill-intentioned.