If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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