The teaching of one virtuous person can influence many; that which has been learned well by one generation can be passed on to a hundred.

Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique.

In Randori we teach the pupil to act on the fundamental principles of Judo, no matter how physically inferior his opponent may seem to him, and even if by sheer strength he can easily overcome him; because if he acts contrary to principle his opponent will never be convinced of defeat, no matter what brute strength he may have used.

The teaching of one virtuous person can influence many; that which has been learned well by one generation can be passed on to a hundred.

The purpose of the study of judo is to perfect yourself and to contribute to society.

Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens.

Judo teaches us to look for the best possible course of action, whatever the individual circumstances.