Morihei Ueshiba

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

Morihei Ueshiba

Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.

Morihei Ueshiba

Mankind’s role is to fulfil his heaven-sent purpose through a sincere heart that is in harmony with all creation and loves all things.

Morihei Ueshiba

Nonresistance is one of the principles of aikido. Because there is no resistance, you have won before even starting. People whose minds are evil or who enjoy fighting are defeated without a fight.

Morihei Ueshiba

Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountain and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life.

Morihei Ueshiba

One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the art of peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.

Morihei Ueshiba

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.

Morihei Ueshiba

Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow.

Morihei Ueshiba

The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.

Morihei Ueshiba

The divine does not like to be shut up in a building. The divine likes to be out in the open. It is right here in this very body. Each one of us is a miniature universe, a living shrine.

Morihei Ueshiba