Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.

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.

There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.