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.

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.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.

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

Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.

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

To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.