Inner mental technique is more important than the physical one.

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

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

Students of any art, including Karate-do must never forget the cultivation of the mind and the body.

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

The correct understanding of Karate and its proper use is Karate-do. One who truly trains in this do [way] and actually understands Karate-do is never easily drawn into a fight.

To practice kata is not to memorize an order. Find the katas that work for you, understand them, digest them & stick with them for life.