It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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