THE ART OF PEACE does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead, we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction. The true meaning of the term samurai is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.

Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life.

The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely.

When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.

The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.

The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in your thoughts the interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang.