Makaseru - Trust your partner at the point of connection

[azigazikanya]

Thank you, great video!

[d2o5]

i like your teachings it,s like endo sensei

[Kakushitoride]

That is too great a compliment to accept, but thank you for your intention! I am happy if our approach resonates with you.

[wizzra]

Great video Sensei!

My question:

What you've demonstrated here, was what Morihei said about that we should be relaxed all time?, like Aiki is the art of relaxation?

[Kakushitoride]

My teacher Don O'Bell made a distinction between "relax" which might be understood as passive, versus "release" which is more of a pro-active letting go of tension while allowing the body to be filled with ki that extends outward. I believe that is what Osensei was demonstrating.

Even more, I love Osensei's advice to practice Aikido in a joyful manner, as joy produces the state of being that invites aiki to manifest!

[wizzra]

Thank you a lot Sensei,

Your words gives great wisdom.

I also embraced Osensei's advice to practice Aikido in a joyful matter.