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.

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

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

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

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

Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.

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.

Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.