To be what I term a 'quality' human being one has to be transparently real and have the courage to be what he is.

I believe in teaching just a few students, as teaching requires a constant alert observation on each individual in order to establish a direct relationship. A good teacher cannot be fixed in a routine, and many are just that. During teaching, each moment requires a sensitive mind that is constantly changing and constantly adapting.

Belts are only good for holding up your pants

The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.

Unfortunately, now in boxing people are only allowed to punch. In Judo, people are only allowed to throw. I do not despise these kinds of martial arts. What I mean is, we now find rigid forms which create differences among clans, and the world of martial art is shattered as a result.

The word "superstar" is an ilusion

The more complicated and restricted the method, the less opportunity for expression of one's original sense of freedom.