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To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.
Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.
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.
It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.
We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.
To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.
To show compassion is one of the highest values. Strive within your martial art to make this your priority.