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.

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

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

Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.

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

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

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 live only in today or the past leaves no room for tomorrow.

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

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