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

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

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

You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.

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

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

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

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

Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.

As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.