An interesting effect of any practical martial art is that whatever you imagine yourself to be, upon test with an opponent, you will know the truth of what you actually are. This lesson must be learned over and over in martial arts practice and the learning of this lesson in your physical body is a wonderful aide to your other bodies as you undertake learning magic.
"most similar...??" I don't know. Personally though, I have experienced significant changes to my consciousness from practicing aikido. My practice is a specific form of Tomiki Aikido that is focused on effectual self defense. The principals of movement and energy exchange combine with the need to maintain one's center and balance, and that combination has been enlightening - shifting my actions and reactions in daily life and in ritual work. I believe that any form of aikido practice would be beneficial to ceremonial magic practice.
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Date: 2022-11-29 03:49 am (UTC)"most similar...??" I don't know.
Personally though, I have experienced significant changes to my consciousness from practicing aikido. My practice is a specific form of Tomiki Aikido that is focused on effectual self defense. The principals of movement and energy exchange combine with the need to maintain one's center and balance, and that combination has been enlightening - shifting my actions and reactions in daily life and in ritual work. I believe that any form of aikido practice would be beneficial to ceremonial magic practice.