Each of us has his cowardice. Each of us is afraid to lose, afraid to die. But hanging back is the way to remain a coward for life. The Way to find courage is to seek it on the field of conflict. And the sure way to victory is willingness to risk one's own life.

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

As far as possible, I want nothing more than to don my training gi and teach Karate.

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

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.

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.

One becomes a beginner after 1000 days of training. One becomes a master after 10,000 days of practice.