Training in a martial art has no end, just a beginning.

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

Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.

Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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