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.
Mas OyamaI 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.
Mas OyamaAlthough 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.
Mas Oyama