True courage is born only when it is accompanied by justice.

In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve.

I realized that perseverence and step-by-step progress are the only ways to reach a goal along a chosen path.

Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish the way of budo, it is important to makehis whole life in training and therefore not aiming for skill and strength alone, but also for spiritual attainment.

Reading good books implants good ideas in the mind, develops good aspirations, and leads to the cultivation of good friends.

The path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion.

My Way is the Way of Karate, which is also the Way of humanity, and which is consequently related to the Way of Heaven.