Morihei Ueshiba Aikido Quotations

A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.

Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

To rid the world of aggression and contention is the purpose of Aikido

Atemi accounts for 99% of Aikido.

Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage.

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

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

Aikido is the spirit of loving protection for all beings.

Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.