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

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

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

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

It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.

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.

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.

Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.

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

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