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

We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.

After a life time study in martial arts you may come to the realization that fighting or not fighting, is really the same.

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.

Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.

It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.

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

To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.

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