Best Gichin Funakoshi Quotes
- The correct understanding of Karate and its proper use is Karate-do. One who truly trains in this do [way] and actually understands Karate-do is never… Actually Understands
- Karate-do strives internally to train the mind to develop a clear conscience, enabling one to face the world honestly, while externally developing strength to the… Animal
- In karate, hitting, thrusting, and kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques and pressure against joints are included … all these techniques should be… All
- Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour. Behaviour
- It is important that karate can be practiced by the young and old, men and women alike. Alike
- 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 critical… Body
- When you leave your home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you (it is your behavior that invites trouble from them). Behavior
- Put Karate into your everyday living, that is how you will see true beauty. Art
- Spirit first, technique second. Art
- To practice kata is not to memorize an order. Find the katas that work for you, understand them, digest them & stick with them for… Art
- There is no place in contemporary Karate-do for different schools. Some instructors, I know, claim to have invented new and unusual kata, and so they… All
- 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… All
- One whose spirit and mental strength have been strengthened by sparring with a never-say-die attitude should find no challenge too great to handle. One who… Able
- The «way», who will pass it on straight and well? Inspirational
- Karate is like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly, it will cool. Boiling
- What you have been taught by listening to others' words you will forget very quickly; what you have learned with your whole body you will… Been
- Inner mental technique is more important than the physical one. Important
- First know yourself, then know others. First Know
- Beginners must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the advanced. Advanced
- It is important that karate can be practiced by the young and old, men and women alike. That is, since there is no need for… Alike