It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.

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.

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

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

Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.

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

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

Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.

To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.

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