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

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.

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

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

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

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

Everyone seeks some form of appreciation. Strive to offer appreciation whenever possible and you will create a peaceful wake wherever you go.

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

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