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

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"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."

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

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""Life is growth. If we stop growing, both technically and spiritually, we might as well be dead.""

- Morihei Ueshiba

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"Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer."

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"Your spirit is the true shield."

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"I don’t diet and exercise. I eat and train."

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