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

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.

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

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

To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.

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.

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.

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

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