Morihei Ueshiba Quotes About Martial Arts

Quotes about: Martial Arts

• 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

  Strength, Being Strong, Art

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.154, Shambhala Publications

• Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Aikido, Martial Arts, Possessed

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.12, Shambhala Publications

• The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the world, because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Peace, Self

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.12, Shambhala Publications

• A black belt is nothing more than a belt that goes around your waist. Being a black belt is a state of mind and attitude. Even though surrounded By several enemies set to attack, Fight with the thought That they are but one.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Attitude, Fighting

• When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Sports, Moving, Aikido

  "The Art of Peace" by Morihei Ueshiba, translated by John Stevens, 1992.

• Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.

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  Art, Our World, Space

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.109, Shambhala Publications

• Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Teaching, Warrior, Progress

  Morihei Ueshiba (2005). “The Art of Peace”, p.170, Shambhala Publications

• In true budo there is no enemy or opponent. True budo is to become one with the universe, not train to become powerful or to throw down some opponent. Rather we train in hopes of being of some use, however small our role may be, in the task of bringing peace to mankind around the world.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Powerful, Enemy

• All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Change, Sports, Ties

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.26, Shambhala Publications

• The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Life, Sports, Preparation

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.85, Shambhala Publications

• True victory is victory over oneself.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Victory, Oneself

• Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Courage, Fear, Brave Face

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.124, Shambhala Publications

• Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Warrior, Challenges

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.157, Shambhala Publications

• To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Practice, Aikido

• The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to obtain control of one’s own character.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Real, Ambition

• Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Warrior, Light

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.71, Shambhala Publications

• Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Sports, Wise, Teacher

• Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Soul, Selfishness

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