It is not important to be better than someone else, but to be better than yesterday.

For one thing, Judo in reality is not a mere sport or game. I regard it as a principle of life, art and science. In fact, it is a means for personal cultural attainment.

In randori we learn employ the principle of maximum efficiency even when we could easily overpower an opponent.

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

Face your fear, empty yourself, trust your own voice, let go of control, have faith in outcomes, connect with a larger purpose, derive meaning from the struggle.

Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength.

Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses it refines your body and your soul and helps you make the spiritual essence of Judo a part of your very being. In this way you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world. This is the final goal of Judo discipline.