The meaning of the directions in kata is not well understood, and frequently mistakes are made in the interpretation of kata movements. In extreme ca…

- Kenwa Mabuni

Do not fall into the trap of thinking that just because a kata begins to the left that the opponent is attacking from the left.

- Kenwa Mabuni

The karate that has been introduced to Tokyo is actually just a part of the whole. The fact that those who have learnt karate there feel it only cons…

- Kenwa Mabuni

There are no styles of karate-do, just varying interpretations of its principles.

- Kenwa Mabuni

A kata is not fixed or immoveable. Like water, it's ever changing and fits itself to the shape of the vessel containing it. However, kata are not som…

- Kenwa Mabuni

Karate-Do is a lifetime study

- Kenwa Mabuni