Some Aikido teachers talk a lot about non-violence, but fail to understand this truth. A pacifist is not really a pacifist if he is unable to make a choice between violence and non-violence. A true pacifist is able to kill or maim in the blink of an eye, but at the moment of impending destruction of the enemy he chooses non-violence. He chooses peace. He must be able to make a choice. He must have the genuine ability to destroy his enemy and then choose not to. The true warrior who chooses to be a pacifist is willing to stand and die for his principles. Only a warrior who has tempered his spirit in conflict and who has confronted himself and his greatest fears can in my opinion make the choice to be a true pacifist. >>

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Joke:

A "martial artist" was walking home one night when he was mugged. The next day while telling his friends about it, they asked him: "Did you use your "martial arts"?" He replied "Unfortunately No. I pulled out my gun and shot him." Later that week a Systemist was assaulted in the same place. His friends asked him if he used Systema to defend himself. "Sure! I pulled out my gun and shot him."