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“Karate is like boiling water: without heat, it returns to it's tepid state”

Book:空手道二十訓: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master

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空手道二十訓: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master

This book delves into the profound spiritual teachings of karate, offering insights into the philosophy and mental discipline of the martial art. It presents twenty fundamental principles that guide practitioners in their training and personal growth, reflecting the legacy of a master in the art of karate. more

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Gichin Funakoshi

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. more

“A student well versed in even one technique will naturally see corresponding points in other techniques. A upper level punch, a lower punch, a front punch and a reverse punch are all essentially the same. Looking over thirty-odd kata, he should be able to see that they are essentially variations on just a handful.”

Should Wells Able Levels Fronts Students Technique Odd Thirty Reverse Handful Variation Corresponding

Book:Karate-dō Nyūmon: The Master Introductory Text

Source: Karate-dō Nyūmon: The Master Introductory Text

“Any man will be able, after sufficient practice, to accomplish remarkable feats of strength, but he may go only so far and no farther. There is a limit to human physical strength that no one can exceed.”

Men Humans May Able Practice Limits Accomplish Sufficient Remarkable Exceed Feats Physical Strength

Author:Gichin Funakoshi

“You may train for a long time, but if you merely move your hands and feet and jump up and down like a puppet, learning karate is not very different from learning a dance. You will never have reached the heart of the matter; you will have failed to grasp the quintessence of karate-do.”