Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.

To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.

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

To live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.

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

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.

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

To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.

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

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