One whose spirit and mental strength have been strengthened by sparring with a never-say-die attitude should find no challenge too great to handle. One who has undergone long years of physical pain and mental agony to learn one punch, one kick, should be able to face any task, no matter how difficult, and carry it through to the end. A person like this can truly be said to have learned karate.
Gichin FunakoshiWhen you are learning a new technique, practice it wholeheartedly until you truly understand it.
Gichin FunakoshiKarate is a technique that permits one to defend himself with his bare hands and fists without weapons.
Gichin FunakoshiIn time of grave public crisis, one must have the courage to face a million and one opponents.
Gichin Funakoshi