"Studying the martial Way is like climbing a……" — Mas Oyama
"Studying the martial Way is like climbing a cliff: keep going forward without rest. Resting is not permissible because it causes recessions to old adages of achievement. Persevering day in, day out improves techniques, but resting one day causes lapses. This must be prevented."
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Mas Oyama
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39 Quotes by Mas Oyama
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Always remember that the true meaning of Budo is that soft overcomes hard, small overcomes large.
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As far as possible, I want nothing more than to don my training gi and teach Karate.
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One must try, everyday, to expand one's limits.
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The path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion.
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Behind each triumph are new peaks to be conquered.
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A human life gains lustre and strength only when it is polished and tempered.
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The most important are the eyes. In a fight if you look down out of fear you'll certainly be defeated
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One becomes a beginner after 1000 days of training. One becomes a master after 10,000 days of practice.
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1-2 out of every 100 students reach Black Belt and of those only 1 out of every 1,000 achieves his…
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If you do not overcome your tendency to give up easily, your life leads to nothing.
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Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish…
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Reading good books implants good ideas in the mind, develops good aspirations, and leads to the cultivation of good friends.
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