One must try, everyday, to expand one's limits.
One becomes a beginner after 1000 days of training. One becomes a master after 10,000 days of practice.
The heart of our karate is real fighting.There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. This is a definition in the world of martial arts.
Behind each triumph are new peaks to be conquered.
The path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion.
The most important are the eyes. In a fight if you look down out of fear you'll certainly be defeated
A human life gains lustre and strength only when it is polished and tempered.
Always remember that the true meaning of Budo is that soft overcomes hard, small overcomes large.
In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve.
As far as possible, I want nothing more than to don my training gi and teach Karate.
I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts.
1-2 out of every 100 students reach Black Belt and of those only 1 out of every 1,000 achieves his 2nd Dan
