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.

You must ignore the bad and adopt the good.

The «way», who will pass it on straight and well?

To search for the old is to understand the new.

Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.

Karate begins and ends with courtesy.

Inner mental technique is more important than the physical one.