Hasso Gaeshi: Where is "there"?

 

Where is "there?"  

Is it straight up?  Is it anchored to the ground?  Are you reaching for a connection with the Universe?  Is "there" one position or are stable but searching?

Aikido is is an inquiry, not just a compilation of techniques.  As O'Sensei said, the only competition in Aikido is with one's self!