Animal Quote by Gichin Funakoshi

Karate-do is definitely a martial way, and its identity lies in do or principles. Any martial art without proper training of the mind turns…

— Shoshin Nagamine

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

The main thing Karate offers to me is a philosophy of life. The philosophy of Karate is respect and discipline. You give 100% of…

— Lyoto Machida

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…

— Gichin Funakoshi

To be trained in karate is something because karate is a vicious thing. If you are any good at it, you can kill somebody…

— Thomas Foran

Each one of us starts Karate with some particular reason: to be a good fighter, to keep in good shape, to protect oneself. I…

— Tsutomu Ohshima

The spirit of karate practice and the elements of training are applicable to each and every aspect of our daily lives.

— Gichin Funakoshi

Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it.

— Yasuhiro Konishi

It is important that karate can be practiced by the young and old, men and women alike. That is, since there is no need…

— Gichin Funakoshi

Karate is not about winning over others. It is about winning over one's self. Ultimately, the most challenging opponents we face reside from within…

— David Walker

Karate-do may be referred to as the conflict within yourself, or a life-long marathon which can be won only through self-discipline, hard training, and…

— Shoshin Nagamine

Karate is not a game. It is not a sport. It is not even a system of self-defense. Karate is half physical exercise and…

— Mas Oyama