The essence of warrior traits are demonstrated by : integrity with self, and honesty with others

A karate practitioner should possess two things : wicked hands, and Buddha's heart

The Hand (Kara-Te) is the cutting edge of the Mind

A Martial Artist may become A professional fighter but not every Fighter is capable of becoming A martial artist. Martial Arts are about restoration of physical and spiritual balance and fluidity; they are about observing restraints and 'setting example'. Every practice session is A reminder of the play of opposites (yin and yang), . . . .

Karate is many things, but mainly it's about synergy, ebb and flow, trial and error, action and reaction, rhythm of life, progress . . .

The purpose of Karate is to guide you out of trouble by any means necessary, both in actual combat and in life