Karate Quote by Gichin Funakoshi

“When you look at life think in terms of karate. But remember that karate is not only karate -- it is life.”

Gichin Funakoshi

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The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.

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What you have been taught by listening to others' words you will forget very quickly; what you have learned with your whole body you…

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Beginners must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the advanced.

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

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In karate, hitting, thrusting, and kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques and pressure against joints are included … all these techniques should…

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First know yourself, then know others.

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You must be deadly serious in training. When I say that, I do not mean that you should be reasonably diligent or moderately in…

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Success, cannot be attained alone. Any person's time and power is limited. A wise leader enlists others in working toward organizational goals.

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Spirit first, technique second.

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You must ignore the bad and adopt the good.

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Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors.

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Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the…

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I did a bit of karate - I'm a blackbelt - so I know how to move.

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Yes?' Joe Solomon sounded like someone with far better things to do. 'Is there any homework?' she asked, and the class turned instantly from…

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I enjoy watching the karate practitioners because of their high spiritual level.

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John flung himself into a pseudo-karate stance, one hand poised behind him and one in front, posed like a cartoon cactus. I thought for…

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

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“To appreciate the best opportunity for attack and defence, you must fully understand the rhythm of movement. (Page 28).”

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Kyokoshin I've done most, but I competed in Sports Karate also, that's my style that I come from, and mixed with the wrestling that's…

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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…

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Last week I lost my temper in my karate class. Man, I'm not doing that again until I'm a black belt. Because I can…

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