Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.

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

Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.

To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.

The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.

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

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