Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”

Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.

Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!

Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.

Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.

Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.

You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.