Art Quote by Frank Shamrock

The core of understanding lies in the individual mind, and until that is touched everything is uncertain and superficial. Truth cannot be perceived until…

— Bruce Lee

Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself.

— Gogen Yamaguchi

I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows…

— Mas Oyama

As a martial artist you have to be truthful about yourself so you can approach your training properly and get better.

— Frank Mir

The principle of martial arts is not a thing that can be learned, like a science, by fact-finding and instruction in facts. It has…

— Bruce Lee

When you're doing martial arts, you feel like you can master certain skills and be so much more in control of who you are,…

— Milla Jovovich

Rather than being confined to a separate dimension, martial arts should be an extension of our way of living, of our philosophies, of the…

— Daniele Bolelli

The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to obtain control of one’s own character.

— Morihei Ueshiba

Every average person could learn and enjoy the ability to deal with situations and come out victorious. The idea of the martial arts is…

— Rickson Gracie

My goal is to share all my learning, all of my knowledge, so that other generations of martial arts will benefit.

— Georges St-Pierre

I know what martial arts have done for me. They've taught me integrity, self-control, perseverance and an indomitable spirit.

— Stephen Thompson

My understanding of the world is all through the prism of martial arts. It's affected every aspect of my life.

— Valentina Shevchenko