We learn to bring our bodies to a dynamic stillness to help us learn to still 
  our minds. Practicing the basic skills of timing and leading we become more 
  harmonious spiritually. Instead of overpowering we become like water, fluid and 
  adaptive. 

  I often find that it is easier to become aware of and maintain the feeling of 
  my centrum at the end of practice. Just as yin and yang complement and complete 
  each other, a quiet mind and a dynamic, efficient movement reflect and enhance 
  each other.

  No dreaming, wake up, find your center!"

"One thing I like about Aikido is that it teaches people to walk away from a fight if they have the oppurtunity to.  By walking away, they can easily control the outcome.  Another thing I like is that Aikido not only trains you physically, but mentally as well.  Self control is an important part of Aikido.  Like my dad always says, `If you can't control yourself, how do you expect to control someone else?' "