IF YOUR OPPONENT strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly.

True Budo is to accept the spirit of the universe, keep the peace of the world, correctly produce, protect and cultivate all beings in nature.

The Art of Peace is based on four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water.

THE ART OF PEACE is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.

Focus on stillness, rather than on movement

Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family.

A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.