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“Karate-Do is a lifetime study”

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Kenwa Mabuni was a Japanese martial artist renowned for his contributions to karate. Born on November 14, 1889, and passing away on May 23, 1952, Mabuni had a rich experience in the martial arts world, serving not only as a martial artist but also as a martial arts teacher and theorist. more

“Karate cannot be adequately learned in a short space of time. Like a torpid bull, regardless of how slowly it moves, it will eventually cover a thousand miles. So too, for one who resolves to study Karate diligently two or three hours every day. After three or four years of unremitting effort one's body will undergo a great transformation revealing the very essence of Karate.”

Years Art Two Body Moving Three Hours Space Effort Study Four Thousand Essence Transformation Miles Martial Arts Resolve Four Years Revealing Bulls Karate Thousand Miles

Author:Anko Itosu

“Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it.”

Humans Doe Art Character Behavior Aim Guarantees Martial Arts Modesty Human Behavior Karate

Author:Yasuhiro Konishi

“If you change the rules on what controls you... you will change the rules on what you can control.”

Ifs Art Martial Arts Revolver

Author:Guy Ritchie

“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 some kind of beautiful competitive dance, but a grand martial art of self-defense - which determines life and death.”

Kind Art Self Beautiful Fighting Water Movement Fit Shapes Determine Defense Fixed Life And Death Martial Arts Vessel Self Defense Karate Containing

Author:Kenwa Mabuni

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