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.

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.

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

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

Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.

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.

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.

To seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.

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