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To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.
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.
In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.
Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.
Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.
It is not aggression from the martial artist that you should fear! It’s the calm from the lack of aggression you should fear the most.