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Martial arts is like dance. It's so beautiful and what I love about the martial arts mostly is that what it basically says is you take their energy and you redirect it. Then if you need to, use it on them. That whole thing about redirecting energy I love.

Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.

I lived in Japan when I was younger for about two years. I spent my time equally between religiously studying Aikido in Shinjuku by day and hard partying in Shibuya and Roppongi by night.

I think the book struck me in a few ways that I thought very interesting to pick it as my first martial arts film. It has a very strong female character and it was very abundant in classic Chinese textures.

It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.

I've always wanted to be a manga-ka, so I'm doing what I love.

It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance... and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.

'Aiyyaa' is a very quirky film.

I so admire the discipline, the work ethic, and the sacrifices fighters make to master all aspects of mixed martial arts.

I've fallen in love with Waikiki; the beach, the climate, the people, and the hotel - it really is a paradise.