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.

The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.

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

It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.

To have no compassion in your martial art, shows a cover up of our most natural instinct; “fear”.

We are all of this earth, do not fight or lay greed. The earth is plentiful if we can all learn to share it.

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

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

If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.