To search for the old is to understand the new.

Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.

A student well versed in even one technique will naturally see corresponding points in other techniques. A upper level punch, a lower punch, a front punch and a reverse punch are all essentially the same. Looking over thirty-odd kata, he should be able to see that they are essentially variations on just a handful.

There is no first strike in Karate.

Karate is a defensive art from beginning to end.

When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for the first time the use of self-defense techniques should be considered. Even at times like these, do not show any intention of attacking, but first let the attacker become careless. At that time attack him concentrating one's whole strength in one blow to a vital point and in the moment of surprise, escape and seek shelter and help.

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