Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.

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

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.

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 understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”

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

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

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