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The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
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.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
Look for a Sensei that can inspire you to search beyond technique. The longer you study the martial arts, clearer will be your understanding within the applied techniques.
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
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 hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.
Don’t be attracted only to powerful techniques within a martial art you do see, but more in the peaceful path of what you don’t see.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.