Tips for mastering Aikido

Your movements are good: 

1. If they work easily and effectively without much time or physical strength. 

2. If they are not risky (for you). 

3. If they flow harmoniously with the ones of the enemies. 

4. If they express your love. (Many people say this is the most difficult part to do in martial arts.) 

An aikido-ist should remember that: 

1. He will have no mats outdoor but rough ground. 

2. He should convert 'aiki' (spirit of harmony), 'wago' (unity in harmony), and 'ai' (love) into reality - in his movements, and in his life as well. 

3. An attacker has two hands, two feet, and many tactics. 

4. An attacker cannot be forbidden to do what he wants to. 

5. An attacker cannot be asked to do something he does not want to. 

6. It is quite possible you will get troubles or hidden dangers when you improperly / illogically execute your movements. 

7. It is quite possible you will get unexpected various attacks from different directions at a time.