Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.

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

To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.

Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!

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

Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.

The use of aggression for the martial artist is to cover up there anger and or fear. This contributes to their miss-understanding to truly know themselves.

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

To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.

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