Carefully observe oneself and one's situation, carefully observe others, and carefully observe one's environment. Consider fully, act decisively. — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
There are people who are excitable by nature and allow themselves to become angry for the most trivial of reasons. Judo can help such… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
In randori, one must search out the opponent's weaknesses and be ready to attack with all the resources at his disposal the moment the… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
In an argument, you may silence your opponent by pressing an advantage of strength or of wealth, or of education. But you do not… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses it refines… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Judo is a study of techniques with which you may kill if you wish to kill, injure if you wish to injure, subdue if… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Judo should be free as art and science from any external influences, political, national, racial, and financial or any other organized interest. And all… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Nothing under the sun is greater than education. By educating one person and sending him into the society of his generation, we make a… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Face your fear, empty yourself, trust your own voice, let go of control, have faith in outcomes, connect with a larger purpose, derive meaning… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
In Randori we teach the pupil to act on the fundamental principles of Judo, no matter how physically inferior his opponent may seem to… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Apply just the right amount of force — never too much, never too little. — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
Paradoxically, the man who has failed and one who is at the peak of success are in exactly the same position. Each must decide… — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
The purpose of the study of judo is to perfect yourself and to contribute to society. — Kano Jigoro Copy Share Image
