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The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely.

Morihei Ueshiba

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Morihei Ueshiba
Age: 85 †
Born: 1883
Born: December 14
Died: 1969
Died: April 26
Aikidoka
Martial Artist
Military Personnel
Sensei
Ōsensei
Keep
Hips
Hands
Technique
Straight
Good
Track
Keys
Move
Feet
Centered
Moving
Freely

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