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Gichin Funakoshi

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Gichin Funakoshi, known as the father of Japanese Kendo, was born on November 10, 1868, and passed away on April 26, 1957. He played a crucial role in the development of Japanese Kendo and was instrumental in establishing modern Kendo. Funakoshi's work has had a significant impact on the spread of Japanese culture and the practice of Kendo worldwide.

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“In time of grave public crisis, one must have the courage to face a million and one opponents.”

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“Karate-do strives internally to train the mind to develop a clear conscience, enabling one to face the world honestly, while externally developing strength to the point where one may overcome even ferocious wild animals. Mind and technique become one in true karate.”

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“One whose spirit and mental strength have been strengthened by sparring with a never-say-die attitude should find no challenge too great to handle. One who has undergone long years of physical pain and mental agony to learn one punch, one kick, should be able to face any task, no matter how difficult, and carry it through to the end. A person like this can truly be said to have learned karate.”

Source: Karate-dō Nyūmon: The Master Introductory Text

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Born: November 10, 1868
Died: April 26, 1957
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Quotes: 55

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Karate-dō Nyūmon: The Master Introductory TextRelated source material

空手道二十訓: The Spiritual Legacy of the MasterRelated source material

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