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

It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.

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.

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

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.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

To care for others is the real martial art. To not care shows a disregard for yourself and the universe.

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

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