Inner mental technique is more important than the physical one.

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

It is important that karate can be practiced by the young and old, men and women alike.

The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.

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.

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.

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