A martial artist should not be measured on their ability to hurt or destroy an enemy but how they can change aggression into the art of peace.

The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.

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

You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.

To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.

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.

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