Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.
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.
To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.
With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.
Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.
