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

Karate begins and ends with courtesy.

What you have been taught by listening to others' words you will forget very quickly; what you have learned with your whole body you will remember for the rest of your life.

Any man will be able, after sufficient practice, to accomplish remarkable feats of strength, but he may go only so far and no farther. There is a limit to human physical strength that no one can exceed.

Spirit first, technique second.

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

Karate is like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly, it will cool.