To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

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

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

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

To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.

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 enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.

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

Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.

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