Why Trying Harder Can Make Your Aikido Worse

There's a specific moment in Aikido training. It doesn't happen on schedule, and you can't force it. Something shifts, you stop trying to make the technique work, and it works.

I remember one throw from when I was maybe fourth kyu. I was getting frustrated with my partner, who kept telling me to...

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