Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour.

When you are learning a new technique, practice it wholeheartedly until you truly understand it.

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

In karate, hitting, thrusting, and kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques and pressure against joints are included … all these techniques should be studied referring to basic kata

In the past, it was expected that about three years were required to learn a single kata, and usually even an expert of considerable skill would only know three, or at most five, kata.

When two tigers fight, one is certain to be maimed, and one to die.

Try to do exactly as you are taught without complaining or quibbling.