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

Why do we study a lifetime of fighting within the martial arts? To seek a peaceful path to enlightenment.

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

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.

Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.

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

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

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

Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.

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