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.

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.

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

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.

Come ye trials and challanges; come life's big waves, for I am ready?

Aspirations must be pure and free of selfishness. Arising from the depths of the soul, aspirations are spiritual demands penetrating all of a human life and making it possible for a person to die for their sake. A person without aspirations is like a ship without a rudder or a horse without a bridle. Aspirations give consistent order to life.

If you do not overcome your tendency to give up easily, your life leads to nothing.