Interview
During an Aunkai session, your consciousness meets your subconscious <bringing about change on a profound level>. And this is a very important experience. I think it would be wonderful for your association and for myself as my ideas are able to spread. P.: Aunkai is a young art but it has ancient roots. You tell your practitioners that it is not rigid and that it grows with your research. Since its beginnings, it has become more refined, what will be its evolution? Towards which steps will your constant search for the perfection of the art you created guide you? M.A.: I created Aunkai 15 years ago with my knowledge about traditional martial arts as well as what I learned from them. My personal research has resulted in more variety in its usage. Since the past and present are completely different, the context is not the same. However, manners and behaviors befitting upstanding people are human traits that do not change. My evolution is the result of the passing of years and my mind being in harmony with my body. I feel that my evolution in the Aunkai has became very deep. I do not expect to become perfect, since perfection in people is impossible. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attempt to attain the impossible. So, what is it that motivates me? The wisdom I have obtained thus far has enabled me to continue to have fun. In my opinion, everybody can have fun discovering things they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, and this discovery is what maintains our drive even into later stages of life. Aunkai, at its current stage, is not yet common. Learning by knowing oneself and knowing others, in a mutual way, and sharing this connection, is why I teach Aunkai to my students. I think Aunkai is really very fun (laughs). P: Thank you, Master for your cooperation. It was a pleasure and an honor to share with you. See you soon in Europe!