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

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

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.

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

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

There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

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