Karate is not only dojo training
Don’t forget that Karate begins with a bow and ends with a bow
In Karate, never attack first
One who practices karate must follow the way of justice
First you must know yourself, then you can know others
Spiritual development is paramount; technical skills are merely means to the end
You must release your mind
Misfortune comes out of laziness
Karate is a lifelong training
Put Karate into everything you do
Karate is like hot water. If you do not give heat constantly it will again become cold
Do not think you have to win. Think that you do not have to lose
Victory depends on your ability to tell vulnerable points from invulnerable ones
Move according to your opponent
Consider your opponent’s hands and legs as you would sharp swords
When you leave home, think that millions of opponents are waiting for you
Ready position for beginners and natural position for advanced students
Kata is one thing. Engaging in a real fight is another
Do not forget: (i) strength and weakness of power; (ii) expansion and contraction of the body; (iii) slowness and speed of techniques
Devise at all times
