“. . 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”

“Most inherent beauties are hidden, as are precious stones in the rocks”

“Aboriginal Okinawan Karate was traditionally taught in modest home Dojos, in small informal groups (sole purpose of teachings revolved around life preservation), in A closely tied supportive environment; unlike main island modern Japanese version with rivalry and competition, instructed in large groups belonging to even larger organizations with pseudo-militaristic hierarchy”

“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”

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

“If you wish to break with tradition, learn your craft well, and embrace adversity”

“The warrior guided by the spirit serves humanity, the warrior without, serves the ego”

“An open mind, is the best weapon, in the fight between light and darkness”

“Real Martial Arts is Mathematics, Physics, Poetry; Meditation in Action”

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

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