To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.

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

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

If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.

Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.

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

Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.

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.

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