72 Quotes About Karate

To appreciate the best opportunity for attack and defence, you must fully understand the rhythm of movement.(Page 28).

To gain mastery you must unite the qualities of spirit, strength, technique and the ability to take the initiative.(Page 31).

We face the enemy and contend with him—if he turns away we let him go. (Page 13).

[...] before you can control your opponent's body you must first control his mind.(Page 17).

Wrapped in a fur-lined cloak, Christina paced in the guard tower above the main gate of Roxburgh Castle. For two days she had maintained her vigil. …Awhile later, a guard entered with an armload of fuel. “Twill be dawn in a couple of hours, m’lady. Ye really ought to try to sleep.”“Nay, not when I could see my son any moment.”“They could be another day, mayhap two.” He placed a square of peat onto the coals.She held her hands out to the warmth. “What are two days out of three and ten years?

Seek to become conscious of being filled with ki, the power of the universe, and to use that power well. To be at one with this great power is aikido, the way of the spirit.(Page 17).

However keen you may be to begin your study, before you venture on to the mat and attempt any of the basic techniques it is necessary to know something of the principles that govern aikido, for unless you do understand a little about posture, movement, balance, gentleness and courtesy, you will not be a satisfactory pupil.(Page 18).

A Black Belt should be... ...a REFLECTION of what IS inside ...NOT the PROOF of it!

A black belt is nothing more than a belt, a piece of cloth. Your ultimate goal should not be to get your black belt. Your ultimate goal should be to be a black belt. Being a black belt is a state of mind, a way of life.