Morihei Ueshiba

Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.

Morihei Ueshiba

True victory is victory over oneself.

Morihei Ueshiba

A black belt is nothing more than a belt that goes around your waist. Being a black belt is a state of mind and attitude. Even though surrounded by several enemies set to attack, fight with the thought that they are but one.

Morihei Ueshiba

A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind of one who wishes to be strong or who practices only to fell an opponent.

Morihei Ueshiba

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.

Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido is love. It is the path that brings our heart into oneness with the spirit of the universe to complete our mission in life by instilling in us a love and reverence for all of nature.

Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido is the spirit of loving protection for all beings.

Morihei Ueshiba

All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love.

Morihei Ueshiba

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

Morihei Ueshiba