1-2 out of every 100 students reach Black Belt and of those only 1 out of every 1,000 achieves his 2nd Dan

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

Subjecting yourself to vigourous training is more for the sake of forging a resolute spirit that can vanquish the self than it is for developing a strong body.

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

It is possible for even the smallest of accolades of achievement to be truly worthwhile without tears and toil?

The heart of our karate is real fighting.There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. This is a definition in the world of martial arts.

If someone asked me what a human being ought to devote the maximum of his life to, I would answer: training. Train more than you sleep.