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

The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.

To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.

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

The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.

Training in a martial art has no end, just a beginning.

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

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

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