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

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

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

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.

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

You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.

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.

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

Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.

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.