"Spirit first, technique second." — Gichin Funakoshi
"Spirit first, technique second."
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Gichin Funakoshi
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45 Quotes by Gichin Funakoshi
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In the past, it was expected that about three years were required to learn a single kata, and usually even…
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Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for…
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The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its…
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Karate is like boiling water: without heat, it returns to it's tepid state
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A student well versed in even one technique will naturally see corresponding points in other techniques. A upper level punch,…
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Any man will be able, after sufficient practice, to accomplish remarkable feats of strength, but he may go only so…
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You may train for a long time, but if you merely move your hands and feet and jump up and…
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Karate begins and ends with courtesy.
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No matter how you may excel in the art of Karate, and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important…
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There is no first strike in Karate.
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Karate is a defensive art from beginning to end.
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When two tigers fight, one is certain to be maimed, and one to die.
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