“There is a rhythm to everything, but particularly in the martial arts, if you do not train in its rhythm it is… — Miyamoto Musashi Copy Share Image
“Look around the martial arts," Lee continued, "and witness the assortment of routine performers, trick artists, desensitized robots, glorifiers of the past.… — Davis Miller Copy Share Image
It was 'Shaolin Temple,' Jet Li's first movie. That was the movie that got me to want to learn martial arts. Then… — Daniel Wu 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
If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever. The saying that “All abilities… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
There's so many positive things that you can take from training martial arts, not only fitness-wise but it's also mentally challenging. — Dan Hooker Copy Share Image
Natural movement is the shortest way to an effective result. Like the way the water runs, it always finds the right way. — Vladimir Vasiliev Copy Share Image
My understanding of the world is all through the prism of martial arts. It's affected every aspect of my life. — Valentina Shevchenko Copy Share Image
To any situation the reaction may be different. That's why it's useless - in a way - to memorize patterns, because the… — Vladimir Vasiliev Copy Share Image
The best martial artist doesn't win fights, but avoids fights. Martial arts is a way of gaining basic self-mastery of your mind,… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Growing up as a kid, I wanted to be a ninja. In martial arts, even though I did Chinese kung fu, I… — Ray Park Copy Share Image
I think that a lot of people who like training with guns are probably drawn to it not only for practical reasons,… — Jonathan Gottschall Copy Share Image
Throughout the course of my life, I have been very fortunate to have had excellent teachers - not just in meditation, but… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Out in the field, any connection with home just makes you weaker. It reminds you that you were once civilized, soft; and… — Henry Mosquera Copy Share Image
It isn't the mountains that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe. — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
The pay part of it, back in the mixed martial arts days, where it's like if you lose you only get half… — Chad Mendes Copy Share Image
Only after several years of training did I come to realize that the deepest purpose of the martial arts is to serve… — Joe Hyams Copy Share Image
To me defeat in anything is merely temporary. Defeat simply tells me that something is wrong in my doing; it is a… — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
Martial arts, when I do martial arts, it's more of a life type of training. — Nick Diaz Copy Share Image
“He who knows not, knows not, he knows not, he is a fool shun him. He who knows not and he knows… — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
Of those who start TaeKwonDo training, only about 5% stick with it until they achieve the Black Belt Rank. Then perhaps 80%… — Duk Sung Son Copy Share Image
True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image