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.

Your brain doesn’t always understand what your eyes see. Training is the only option to unlock the many facets to the martial arts.

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

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.

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

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.

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

It takes greater courage to lead by truth than to lead with fear and deception.