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

To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.

It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.

Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.

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

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