To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must: Calm the spirit and return to the source. Cleanse the body and spirit by removing all malice, selfishness, and desire. Be ever grateful for the gifts received from the universe, your family, Mother nature, and your fellow human beings.

All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you.

Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.

The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. Aikido has no form - it is the study of the spirit

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.

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

You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment.