Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.

To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.

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

A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.

To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.

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.

Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.

Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.

Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.