Keeping your center line straight
One of the basics of aikido is the principle of maintaining a straight center line in the body. For most people, even if they try to stand straight, their center line is not really straight. Even when we do stand straight and focus on keeping our center line fixed. we lose it again as soon as we move. If this happens, then the purpose of aikido, the development of breath power, becomes impossible.
If we are able to maintain a strong center line whatever direction we move in, we have focused power. By forging this focused power, we are also promoting strong posture, concentration and breath power.
In order to develop focused power the first and essential training is kamae. Once you have attained a stable center in your kamae, you will be able to maintain it in your techniques.
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