. . as A martial arts teacher, we should never forget the first time we stepped onto the Dojo ground, remembering this, we will be better equipped to teach the next generation of Karate practitioners

Any self-defense situation has the potential to quickly become A 'life and death' situation, therefore your practice of martial arts should be undertaken, as if your very life depends on it . . .

On Ryukyu islands, the expert Kara-te practitioners, used their skills to subdue, control and generally teach bullies A lesson, rather than severely injure or kill their attackers. They knew full well the consequences of their actions and the trail of blood and retribution that would ensue

. . . most martial artists want to know how A technique is done, A seasoned Sensei will demonstrate why

Never strike out of anger if at all possible, this will give your enemy the advantage and strengthen his resolve and psyche

The essence of warrior traits are demonstrated by : integrity with self, and honesty with others

Karate is action, survival, living; hesitation is paralysis, reaction, mortality

The purpose of Karate is to guide you out of trouble by any means necessary, both in actual combat and in life

A karate practitioner should possess two things : wicked hands, and Buddha's heart