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

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

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.

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.

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

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

If you have confidence in your own words, aspirations, thoughts, and actions and do your very best, you will have no need to regret the outcome of what you do. Fear and trembling are lot of the person who, while stinting effort, hopes that everything will come out precisely as he wants.