Gogen Yamaguchi Quotes

Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself.

It is not the number of Kata you know, but the SUBSTANCE of the Kata you have acquired.

Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics.

A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.

It's easy to listen to what you are taught. But it's difficult to find what you have within yourself and master it as yor own.