To train a life time acquiring skills of self-defence only to seek retribution in the destruction of others becomes a wasted journey; a path of self-destruction.

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.

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.

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

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

Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.

Training in a martial art has no end, just a beginning.

The pursuit of powerful aggression within martial arts are the most often sought. This only creates more distance from one another and will never be the answer. Seek the pathless path in your journey and all will become clear in time.