The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker, but resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become an object of an attack is an indication that there was an opening in one's guard, and the… — 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
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
Beginners must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the advanced. — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
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
The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker, but resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become an object… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share
True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share
Any man will be able, after sufficient practice, to accomplish remarkable feats of strength, but he may go only so far and no farther.… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share
