The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker, but resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
There is no place in contemporary Karate-do for different schools. Some instructors, I know, claim to have invented new and unusual kata,… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
No matter how you may excel in the art of Karate, and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than your… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
One of the most striking features of karate is that it may be engaged in by anybody, young or old, strong or… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
In the past, it was expected that about three years were required to learn a single kata, and usually even an expert… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
It is important that karate can be practiced by the young and old, men and women alike. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Hoping to see karate included in the universal physical education taught in our public schools, I set about revising the kata so… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
You may train for a long time, but if you merely move your hands and feet and jump up and down like… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Put Karate into your everyday living, that is how you will see true beauty. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
When two tigers fight, one is certain to be maimed, and one to die. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Only through training will a person learn his own weaknesses... He who is aware of his weaknesses will remain master of himself… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
To practice kata is not to memorize an order. Find the katas that work for you, understand them, digest them & stick… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
What you have been taught by listening to others' words you will forget very quickly; what you have learned with your whole body you… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Beginners must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the advanced. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
The spirit of karate practice and the elements of training are applicable to each and every aspect of our daily lives. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
In karate, hitting, thrusting, and kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques and pressure against joints are included … all these techniques should… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
You must be deadly serious in training. When I say that, I do not mean that you should be reasonably diligent or moderately in… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Success, cannot be attained alone. Any person's time and power is limited. A wise leader enlists others in working toward organizational goals. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
