The True Aiki Man Characteristics Of Development

Harmonizes strength and gentleness

Practices efficiency of movement

Is quick to seize opportunity

Corrects errors of action and thought

Accepts AIKI as a way of life

Looks, acts and feels sharp and 'on the top of things'

Lives in reality

Possesses the knowledge that nothing is free

Develops the technique of blocking soft and hitting hard

Practices self control in all things

Knows and accepts self

Consistently strives towards a better life

Never breaks training

Learns from everything

Seeks happiness from within

Relies on self

Gets better with age

One tries to develop as many of these characteristics as possible so they may receive the maximum benefits of their Martial Arts training.

P.M.A. (POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE)