Consider fully, act decisively.

- Kano Jigoro

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…

- Kano Jigoro

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

- Kano Jigoro

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

- Kano Jigoro

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 …

- Kano Jigoro

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

- Kano Jigoro

If there is effort, there is always accomplishment.

- Kano Jigoro

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.

- Kano Jigoro

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.…

- Kano Jigoro