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

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

Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!

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

If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.

To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”

Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.