Gichin Funakoshi Quotes about Karate

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Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.

Lying, Way, Karate

Gichin Funakoshi, Genwa Nakasone, Jotaro Takagi (2003). “空手道二十訓: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master”, p.63, Kodansha International

Karate-do begins with courtesy and ends with rei.

Karate, Courtesy, Ends

There is no first strike in Karate.

Firsts, Martial Arts, Karate

Gichin Funakoshi, Genwa Nakasone, Jotaro Takagi (2003). “空手道二十訓: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master”, p.23, Kodansha International

Karate begins and ends with courtesy.

Karate, Courtesy, Ends

Karate is like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly, it will cool.

Water, Heat, Karate

Since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning.

Art, Practice, Karate

Gichin Funakoshi (1994). “Karate-dō Nyūmon: The Master Introductory Text”, p.43, Kodansha International

Karate is a defensive art from beginning to end.

Art, Karate, Ends