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

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

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

We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.

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

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

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

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

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

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.