To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

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

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

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

To win over an enemy with love is a far greater reward than to conquer the enemy with hate.

Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

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