Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.

To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.

Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.

The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.

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

After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.

To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.

To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.