Martial Arts Quotes :

[hayesjames82]

What are some of your favorite Martial Arts or Karate Quotes :

I will start with 3 of mine, I could probably list 50 or more as it is the we teach them to our advanced children's class, along with their meanings or interpretation

1) Where the head goes, the body will follow :

2) Every block is a blow, every blow is a break, and every break has a counter.

3) Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class.

Off the top of my head I cant remember who actually quoted these, I just remember the sayings.

[lowereastside]

This quote comes from a very good friend - " MARTIAL ARTS MAKES YOU STUPID " - It kind of puts some things in perspective and puts the fantasy in perspective.

[Wastelander]

"The karate that has been introduced to Tokyo is actually a single part of a larger whole. The fact that those who have learned karate in Tokyo think that it consists only of hand strikes and kicks, and that throws and joint locks are only a part of jujutsu or judo can only be attributed to their lack of awareness on this art. While it can be said that this is an unavoidable situation because only a small part of karate was introduced, this is very regretful from the point of view of the popularization of karate. Those people who are truly thinking of the future of karate should not keep a closed mind and limit themselves to learning only an empty shell, but should strive to study the complete art." - Mabuni Kenwa, founder of Shito-Ryu

"Karate, as it is transmitted, changes every few years. This is a common phenomenon. It happens because a teacher must continue to learn and adds his personality to the teachings. There is an old Okinawan martial arts saying that states that Karate is much like a pond. In order for the pond to live, it must have infusions. It must have streams that feed the pond and replenish it. If this is not done then the pond becomes stagnant and dies." - Chibana Chosin, founder of Shorin-Ryu

"There is no kamae in a Karate kata, except for the beginning and end of the kata. Everything else is transition and application." - Chibana Chosin, founder of Shorin-Ryu

"Karate IS the first strike!" - Motobu Choki, karate master and street fighter

“Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, develop your own way by trial and error." - Motobu Choki, karate master and street fighter

"Understand the old to learn the new." ("On Ko Chi Shin") - Okinawan proverb

"Copy, adapt, transcend." ("Shu Ha Ri") - Okinawan proverb

[Harkon72]

The Classic:

"Don't think; Feel. It is like a finger pointing to the moon - don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss out on all that heavenly glory."

[yamesu]

"One becomes a beginner after one thousand days of training and an expert after ten thousand days of practice."

~Mas Oyama~

"Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish the way of budo, it is important to makehis whole life in training and therefore not aiming for skill and strength alone, but also for spiritual attainment."

~Mas Oyama~

"A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered."

~Mas Oyama~

"Reading good books implants good ideas in the mind, develops good aspirations, and leads to the cultivation of good friends."

~Mas Oyama~

"One living daily in the Way carries their head low and their eyes high; reserved in speech and possessing a kind heart, they steadfastly continue in their training efforts."

~Mas Oyama~

"Aspirations must be pure and free of selfishness. Arising from the depths of the soul, aspirations are spiritual demands penetrating all of a human life and making it possible for a person to die for their sake. A person without aspirations is like a ship without a rudder or a horse without a bridle. Aspirations give consistent order to life."

~Mas Oyama~

"If every man would help his neighbor, no man would be without help."

~Bruce Lee~

"Don't pretend to be a great master and don't try to show off your strength."

~Gichin Funakoshi~

"What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand."

~Confucius~

[sensei8]

The Classic:

"Don't think; Feel. It is like a finger pointing to the moon - don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss out on all that heavenly glory."

Love it!!

[CredoTe]

The Classic:

"Don't think; Feel. It is like a finger pointing to the moon - don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss out on all that heavenly glory."

AH.... You beat me to it... One of the best...