Studying the martial Way is like climbing a cliff: keep going forward without rest. Resting is not permissible because it causes recessions to old adages of achievement. Persevering day in, day out improves techniques, but resting one day causes lapses. This must be prevented.

The fastest way to attain courage is to follow the chosen Way and be willing to abandon life itself for the sake of justice.

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

A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can.

Sice Karate exists for cultivating the spirit and training the body, it must be a moral way surpassing mere techniques.

I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts.

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