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

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

To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.

As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.

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

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.

Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.

Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.