To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.

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

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.

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

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.

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

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

As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.