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

To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.

Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.

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.

The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.

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

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

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

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