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

To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.

Without some form of understanding of “ki”, the brain will always interpret technique from a physical perspective.

The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.

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.

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

To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.

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.

Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!

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