Students of any art, including Karate-do must never forget the cultivation of the mind and the body.
Gichin FunakoshiSince karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning.
Gichin FunakoshiTo practice kata is not to memorize an order. Find the katas that work for you, understand them, digest them & stick with them for life.
Gichin FunakoshiWhen there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for the first time the use of self-defense techniques should be considered. Even at times like these, do not show any intention of attacking, but first let the attacker become careless. At that time attack him concentrating one's whole strength in one blow to a vital point and in the moment of surprise, escape and seek shelter and help.
Gichin Funakoshi