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

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

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.

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

To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.

To overcome fear one must have lived with fear.

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

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

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

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.