Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it. — Yasuhiro Konishi Copy Share Image
The two most important things to do for self-defense are not to take a martial arts class or get a gun, but… — Barry Eisler Copy Share Image
I learnt a blend of different martial arts - not in great depth, obviously - but various moves such as kicks, blocks… — Christian Cooke Copy Share Image
That's the beautiful thing about mixed martial arts - and I'll tell people that - you have to think outside of the… — Demetrious Johnson Copy Share Image
When I was younger I did karate and martial arts, and I think it's really cool for girls to have those kinds… — Rebel Wilson Copy Share Image
A martial artist has to take responsibility for himself and accept the consequences of his own doing. — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
I'm a traditional martial artist and I'm always going to carry myself in the most respectful way I can. — Cung Le Copy Share Image
My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and… — Miyamoto Musashi Copy Share Image
I do a lot of mixed martial arts - it's like unlimited fighting. I do Brazilian jujutsu, beach volleyball. I don't like… — Victor Webster Copy Share Image
I retire from competition with great pride at having had a positive impact on my sport. I intend to keep training and… — Georges St-Pierre Copy Share Image
A franchise is dictated on the success of doing one film right, so if you can get it done correctly, you've got… — Jason Statham Copy Share Image
“Simplicity itself is the key. Education in ballet, dance, martial arts, etc., is done through poses, or to be more precise, through… — Nicholas Romanov Copy Share Image
Each person may see a fight in different ways... They can see more to a primal way. Others they can see in… — Roger Gracie Copy Share Image
I don't mind doing action or kung fu, but I'm also really happy to do something dramatic. I'd like to show that… — Zhu Zhu Copy Share Image
Martial arts has been a way of life for me since I was a young kid. It created a discipline and respect… — Luke Rockhold Copy Share Image
I was a martial artist. So, for me to be able to do all of the fights is a blast. It's so… — Caity Lotz Copy Share Image
The physical DNA has always been part of our family. My dad was a good boxer and gymnast; my mum is a… — Jason Statham Copy Share Image
“To appreciate the best opportunity for attack and defence, you must fully understand the rhythm of movement. (Page 28).” — Sadami Yamada Copy Share Image
The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
Everybody has fear. The difference is that the coward does not control fear and the brave... gets over it. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to obtain control of one’s… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
I grew up learning martial arts in Korea; my dad actually brought in an Olympic instructor to teach me as a teenager. — Jihae Copy Share Image
“The ultimate fighter does not rely on his hands or feet to defeat his opponent, but rather his mind.” — M.J. Stoddard Copy Share Image
Being Bruce Lee's kid, everyone wants you to be an action-film star. I took martial arts, and it's fun to do those… — Shannon Lee Copy Share Image
My background in gymnastics, martial arts, and dancing has translated very well in the ring. — Eve Torres Copy Share Image
I grew up doing martial arts, and it's one of these things where I always kind of liked acting, but I was… — Jody Hill Copy Share Image
Living the dream is simply a form of living out your passion, of making that passion gradually, through persistence and effort, a… — Urijah Faber Copy Share Image
I've always been a fan of martial arts actor Bruce Lee. His films made me want to go to China one day. — Mousa Dembele Copy Share Image
Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on… — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, I had two great guilty pleasures. One was horror movies and the other was martial arts movies. — M. Night Shyamalan Copy Share Image
For the longest time, my older brother told me he was teaching me self-defense, but now that I'm grown up, I realize… — Olga Fonda Copy Share Image
Being a martial artist for many years, it has become a bit of an obsession of mine to bring that part of… — Sundra Oakley Copy Share Image
Nothing is more harmful to the world than a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense. — Motobu Choki Copy Share Image
I'm looked upon as a theater actor who happened to know martial arts before I got into the movies. — Thomas Ian Griffith Copy Share Image
I go to gyms quite a bit, martial arts gyms, MMA gyms. I try to train with the best people, with who's… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man, but sooner or later the man who wins is the one… — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
It's easy to listen to what you are taught. But it's difficult to find what you have within yourself and master it… — Gogen Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
It's a lifestyle, it's something you do the rest of your life," LaLanne said. "How long are you going to keep breathing?… — Jack LaLanne Copy Share Image
