When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for the first time the use of self-defense techniques should be considered. Even at times like these, do not show any intention of attacking, but first let the attacker become careless. At that time attack him concentrating one's whole strength in one blow to a vital point and in the moment of surprise, escape and seek shelter and help.
You must ignore the bad and adopt the good. - Gichin Funakoshi
You must ignore the bad and adopt the good.
- Gichin Funakoshi
To search for the old is to understand the new. - Gichin Funakoshi
To search for the old is to understand the new.
In battle, do not think that you have to win. Think rather that you do not have to lose. - Gichin Funakoshi
In battle, do not think that you have to win. Think rather that you do not have to lose.
Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a kata i… - Gichin Funakoshi
Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a kata i…
True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devo… - Gichin Funakoshi
True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devo…
Spirit first, technique second. - Gichin Funakoshi
Spirit first, technique second.
The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. - Gichin Funakoshi
The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.
Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour. - Gichin Funakoshi
Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour.
No matter how you may excel in the art of Karate, and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than your behavior and your humanity as… - Gichin Funakoshi
No matter how you may excel in the art of Karate, and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than your behavior and your humanity as…
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