Human beings are capable of virtually limitless degradation; they are also capable of virtually limitless improvement and achievement. Success depends on goals and on diligence in pursuing them.
Mas OyamaIn the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve.
Mas OyamaSice Karate exists for cultivating the spirit and training the body, it must be a moral way surpassing mere techniques.
Mas OyamaAspirations must be pure and free of selfishness. Arising from the depths of the soul, aspirations are spiritual demands penetrating all of a human life and making it possible for a person to die for their sake. A person without aspirations is like a ship without a rudder or a horse without a bridle. Aspirations give consistent order to life.
Mas Oyama