Mind Body Spirit





Taidō – Five Principles of Taido

*Keep your mind as clear and calm as the polished surface of a mirror. This way you will see to the heart of things. Having the right state of mind will help you avoid confusion. *Be composed. Body and mind should be as one.

*Keep your mind as clear and calm as the polished surface of a mirror. This way you will see to the heart of things. Having the right state of mind will help you avoid confusion.

*Be composed. Body and mind should be as one. Bear yourself correctly and you need never fear insult.

*Invigorate your spirit from the source of energy deep in your abdomen. With the right spirit you will never fear combat.

*In every action, follow the correct precepts you have been taught. By doing so you cannot act wrongly.

*Be adaptable in your techniques and maintain freedom of physical movement. The right technique will prevent you from being dominated.


Adapted from the Wikipedia article Taid&, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki








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