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.

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.

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 overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

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

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 seek the path of ego within the martial arts will seed jealousy and corruption.

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.

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

The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.