Consider fully, act decisively..

If there is effort, there is always accomplishment..

The pine fought the storm and broke. The willow yielded to the wind and snow and did not break. Practice Jiu-Jitsu in just this way..

Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened w….

Face your fear, empty yourself, trust your own voice, let go of control, have faith in outcomes, connect with a larger purpose, derive meaning from t….

To ask may be but a moment's shame, not to ask and remain ignorant is a lifelong shame..

In an argument, you may silence your opponent by pressing an advantage of strength or of wealth, or of education. But you do not really convince him.….

The purpose of the study of judo is to perfect yourself and to contribute to society..

In Randori we teach the pupil to act on the fundamental principles of Judo, no matter how physically inferior his opponent may seem to him, and even ….

Judo helps us to understand that worry is a waste of energy..

Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses it refines your body and y….

Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, yo….

There are people who are excitable by nature and allow themselves to become angry for the most trivial of reasons. Judo can help such people learn to….

Judo should be free as art and science from any external influences, political, national, racial, and financial or any other organized interest. And ….

For one thing, Judo in reality is not a mere sport or game. I regard it as a principle of life, art and science. In fact, it is a means for personal ….

Walk a single path, become neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat..

Paradoxically, the man who has failed and one who is at the peak of success are in exactly the same position. Each must decide what he will do next, ….

Nothing under the sun is greater than education. By educating one person and sending him into the society of his generation, we make a contribution e….

Apply just the right amount of force — never too much, never too little..

The teaching of one virtuous person can influence many; that which has been learned well by one generation can be passed on to a hundred..

It is not important to be better than someone else, but to be better than yesterday..