Again, Aikido prevents future conflicts by minimizing damage during present conflicts. If you beat your opponent into a pulp, then they’ll just spend their days plotting revenge. If you prioritize de-escalation over vengeance, then you are more likely to establish trust in your opponent when negotiating terms of post-conflict peace.
Call me an idealist, fine, but humanity has clearly tried the Krav Maga approach to warfare countless times. Where has that gotten us? 🤔
Again, Aikido prevents future conflicts by minimizing damage during present conflicts. If you beat your opponent into a pulp, then they’ll just spend their days plotting revenge. If you prioritize de-escalation over vengeance, then you are more likely to establish trust in your opponent when negotiating terms of post-conflict peace.
Call me an idealist, fine, but humanity has clearly tried the Krav Maga approach to warfare countless times. Where has that gotten us? 🤔
More of this —> “one that serves rather than dominates, one that rescues rather than oppresses, one that reflects the very character of God Himself.”