I'm just grateful that I have a chance to introduce traditional Indonesian martial arts to a worldwide audience. — Iko Uwais Copy Share Image
When you think that in the '50s there was wrestling and boxing - that was it. There wasn't mixed martial arts at… — Jim Cornette 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
There are a lot of people in the world who are very good at martial arts but that doesn't make them good… — Gareth Evans Copy Share Image
Ive been taking martial arts for a long time. I started with tae kwon do, and then I started taking karate and… — Daniella Alonso Copy Share Image
Ninja Turtles taught me how to meditate. They got me into martial arts. They helped make me who I am today. — Greg Cipes Copy Share Image
The dance of battle is always played to the same impatient rhythm. What begins in a surge of violent motion is always… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The Destructive Arts are exactly like Martial Arts, except they don't have uniforms or usefulness and the end result doesn't resemble art… — Jim Benton Copy Share Image
“Never forget that, at the most, the teacher can give you fifteen percent of the art. The rest you have to get… — Master Tan Soh Tin Copy Share Image
Originally, I was interested in athletic pursuits like snowboarding, martial arts and surfing. When I went to the Himalayas and met a… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
In martial arts one of the first things that you learn is to be balanced. Balance is the central principle in architecture… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
The man who is secure within himself has no need to prove anything with force, so he can walk away from a… — Ed Parker Copy Share Image
I train about four or five times a week. I guess I am addicted to it. I also do a lot of… — Dolph Lundgren Copy Share Image
“When you are the only laowai in a village of 10,000 Chinese martial artists and you've sat through several dozen films where… — Matthew Polly Copy Share Image
I'm trained in mixed martial arts. I started when I was 14 and did my first competition at 18. It was a… — Sydney Sweeney Copy Share Image
It's not just self defense, it's about...self control, body discipline, and mind discipline...and breath techniques. It involves yoga. It involves meditation. It's… — Elvis Presley Copy Share Image
From getting good grades when I was growing up to finishing college to respecting my elders to the discipline that I have… — Tecia Torres Copy Share Image
If you don't give up, eventually you will break the cycle and you will overcome any obstacle. — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
I briefly studied martial arts in college and realised that I might not be a great fighter physically, but it gave me… — Nushrat Bharucha Copy Share Image
Fighting is an expression. It's a form of speech, and that's why they call it martial arts. It's an art. — Chael Sonnen Copy Share Image
Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself. — Gogen Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I don't like not having a job. Especially when I started Mixed Martial Arts, this was all I could do. — Nate Diaz Copy Share Image
Was I a Jackie Chan-level martial arts master? Absolutely not! Not by any stretch of the imagination. I'm an actor. I'm a… — Simu Liu Copy Share Image
I'm still a martial artist at heart. I believe in controlling yourself... I think that's huge in life-to be a good man. — Cub Swanson Copy Share Image
“O-Sensei was frequently head to say. 'Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way… — Linda Holiday Copy Share Image
We want to be seen as more than just martial artists, or bad stereotype token roles in American TV and movies. — Dat Phan Copy Share Image
“Truth in Christ is not a matter of being near or far like in martial arts when you strive for a black… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Do not be afraid to get close to your opponent. The closer you are, the more you will learn. — Manuel dos Reis Machado Copy Share Image
When you're talking mixed martial arts, to have a win over a guy who is by many considered the greatest of all… — Derek Brunson Copy Share Image
Mental bearing (calmness), not skill, is the sign of a matured samurai. A Samurai therefore should neither be pompous nor arrogant. — Tsukahara Bokuden Copy Share Image
I've always been a huge fan of martial arts and comedy, so Rush Hour was the perfect combination for me. — Justin Hires Copy Share Image
One of my life's principles is to develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways and to help others… — Chuck Norris Copy Share Image
To practice Zen or the Martial Arts, you must live intensely, wholeheartedly, without reserve - as if you might die in the… — Taisen Deshimaru Copy Share Image
We'll see what I do after 'Badlands' to show audiences that I have more in my repertoire besides martial arts. — Daniel Wu Copy Share Image
I feel that not only have I been out there promoting my style of karate, but just promoting the traditional martial arts,… — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
“I’d urge you to stay away from any and all martial arts practitioners for the time being.” — Graham Parke Copy Share Image
In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve. — Mas Oyama Copy Share Image
The more complicated and restricted the method, the less opportunity for expression of one's original sense of freedom. — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
I'm as good as Jean-Claude Van Damme when it comes to martial arts. Sounding a little cocky aren't I — Talisa Soto Copy Share Image
Martial arts was really the first thing in my life that I followed through on and accomplished a degree of proficiency for. — Chuck Norris Copy Share Image
