Karate is many things, but mainly it's about synergy, ebb and flow, trial and error, action and reaction, rhythm of life, progress . . .

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

Karate is five percent sweat; the rest is all commitment

Better than money and fame, teaching martial arts to your children; giving them your time and confidence, is the best inheritance

. . in Old Karate, you learned you Art through pain. You learned quickly that your techniques had to be fast or powerful or both. If you did not embrace pain and it's lessons adequately, you simply did not survive

A threat should never be spoken, your enemy should not be told of your intentions. Either take decisive action or refrain from it, but never threaten

True Martial Arts is universal, simple and practical. Anything else is too complex to be used in combat.

. . to be exceptional in martial arts, you must possess the "4 C's" : Consistency, Commitment, Creativity and Competence