Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.

There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.

If you have life in you, you have access to the secrets of the ages, for the truth of the universe resides in each and every human being.

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

The way of the warrior is based on humanity, love and sincerity

A warrior's mission is to foster the success of others.

When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.