Those who only seek destruction within the martial arts are disconnected to themselves and all fragile life.

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

To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.

To hate is to know love. Strive to love over hate, if we are all to survive.

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

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

To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”

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

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.