To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.

The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.

Training in a martial art has no end, just a beginning.

We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.

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.

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.