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

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

Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.

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.

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

If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.

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

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

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

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