Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.

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

It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.

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

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

To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.

Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.

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.