It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.

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.

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

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

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

The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.