Ken-Shin-Kan The dojo is the shrine for Aikido and the sanctuary for the Aikidoka What matters most is the state of mind. Use initiative and be constructive.  All stand equal in the course of training.  Whether the contest is won or lost or ones efforts result in success or failure.  Avoid stagnant stalemate.  Therefore practice should be varied and constantly changing.  But quality depends on ones ability in making use of the rapidly changing circumstances.  Skill grows from practice.  For the wise can learn from the fool more than the fool can learn from the wise.  Be ever mindful to learn.  Tension and complete uncontrolled relaxation.  In acquiring this mental and physical discipline one should acquire neither of the opposite states.  The practice should therefore be constant off as well as on the mat.  Both physical and mentally to assimilate this principle into life.  The ultimate aim of Aikido training is to acquire an attitude of balance poise.  Kenshinkan Moto Don't tell me, show me.