“On Ryukyu islands, the expert Kara-te practitioners, used their skills to subdue, control and generally teach bullies A lesson, rather than severely injure or kill their attackers. They knew full well the consequences of their actions and the trail of blood and retribution that would ensue”

“On Ryukyu islands, the expert Kara-te practitioners, used their skills to subdue, control and generally teach bullies A lesson, rather than severely injure or kill their attackers. They knew full well the consequences of their actions and the trail of blood and retribution that would ensue”

“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”