291 Quotes About Martial-arts

The true work of the martial arts is progress, not perfection

Jiu Jitsu is a baptism by combat, and serves a purpose in the inner life of the individual that has always existed, but our modern culture fails to acknowledge.

On the other side of self-doubt comes a confidence from faith in the process. Even though our destination may be a long way off, each day we rise with a subtle smile as if we have already achieved it, because, when we are truly committed to a task, we already have.

The major events in our lives receive the entire spotlight, but ultimately your life will be defined by the same handful of choices you make each day.

I can think of no more worthwhile aim than pursuing mastery in this craft while transcending one’s own limitations.

My growth as a human being has been directly proportional to my growth as a marital artist.

As an instructor, my goal has always been to use Jiu Jitsu as a vehicle to help our students achieve their goals, whatever the case may be. I have yet to find a better vehicle for growth, and the moment I do I will certainly pursue it with the rivaled fervor that I approached Jiu Jitsu.

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