Karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can, using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world. — Dave Barry
Karate is like boiling water: without heat, it returns to it's tepid state — Gichin Funakoshi
The correct understanding of Karate and its proper use is Karate-do. One who truly trains in this do [way] and actually understands Karate-do is never easily drawn into a fight. — Gichin Funakoshi
Karate is like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly, it will cool. — Gichin Funakoshi
When you look at life think in terms of karate. But remember that karate is not only karate -- it is life. — Gichin Funakoshi
Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it. — Yasuhiro Konishi
True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice. — Gichin Funakoshi
Karate-do begins with courtesy and ends with rei. — Gichin Funakoshi
I love karate, it's like a bible to me. But deep inside I'm so I mean, I'm so sensitive. — Jean-Claude Van Damme
Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty. — Gichin Funakoshi
The spirit of karate practice and the elements of training are applicable to each and every aspect of our daily lives. — Gichin Funakoshi
The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. — Gichin Funakoshi
Karate is Budo and if Budo is removed from Karate it is nothing more than sport karate, show karate, or even fashion karate-the idea of training merely to be fashionable. — Mas Oyama
Students of any art, including Karate-do must never forget the cultivation of the mind and the body. — Gichin Funakoshi
As far as possible, I want nothing more than to don my training gi and teach Karate. — Mas Oyama
Short Karate Quotes
Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. — Bruce Lee
Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour. — Gichin Funakoshi
Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class. — Choi Hong Hi
You have the power to fulfill your dreams! — Tae Yun Kim
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment. — Lao Tzu
Should you desire the great tranquility prepare to sweat white beads. — Hakuin Ekaku
Karate-Do is a lifetime study — Kenwa Mabuni
Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend. — Bruce Lee
Niggas know my pussy taste like mango-tango so they put a couple karats in my ankle bangles — Nicki Minaj
There is no first strike in Karate. — Gichin Funakoshi
Karate Image Quotes
The best fighter is not a Boxer, Karate or Judo man. The best fighter is someone who can adapt on any style. He kicks too good for a Boxer, Throws too good for a karate man, and punches too good for a Judo man.
Judo Quotes
Those who are skilled in combat do notbecome angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win. — Zhuge Liang
The purpose of the study of judo is to perfect yourself and to contribute to society. — Kano Jigoro
Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens. — Kano Jigoro
When it comes to Karate, being satisfied is very similar to being lazy.
Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique. — Kano Jigoro
Judo should be free as art and science from any external influences, political, national, racial, and financial or any other organized interest. And all things connected with it should be directed to its ultimate object, the benefit of Humanity. — Kano Jigoro
If there is effort, there is always accomplishment. — Kano Jigoro
True spirit of Judo is nothing but the gentle and diligent free spirit. Judo rests on flexible action of mind and body. The word flexible however never means weakness but something more like adaptability and openmindedness. Gentleness always overcomes strength. — Kyuzo Mifune
Walk a single path, become neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat. — Kano Jigoro
Judo is a study of techniques with which you may kill if you wish to kill, injure if you wish to injure, subdue if you wish to subdue, and, when attacked, defend yourself — Kano Jigoro
Martial Arts Quotes
No Fear, No Hesitation, No Surprise, No Doubt — Miyamoto Musashi
Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied. — Alexander The Great
Fighting is a sport; if you're not humble it's going to bring humbleness to you. — Mike Tyson
The biggest coward of a man is to awaken the love of a woman without the intention of loving her. — Bob Marley
Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Remember, success is a journey not a destination. Have faith in your ability. You will do just fine. — Bruce Lee
The ideal in Martial Arts is humanitarianism. Accomplishment uses diligence as a goal. — Yip Man
The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things. — Miyamoto Musashi
Don't pray for an easy life, pray to be a stronger man. — John F. Kennedy
No one will hit you harder than life itself. It doesn't matter how hard you hit back. It's about how much you can take, and keep fighting, how much you can suffer and keep moving forward. That's how you win. — Sylvester Stallone
Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a kata in karate is useless. — Gichin Funakoshi
Karate is not a game. It is not a sport. It is not even a system of self-defense. Karate is half physical exercise and half spiritual. The karateist who has given the necessary years of exercise and meditation is a tranquil person. He is unafraid. He can even be calm in a burning building. — Mas Oyama
No matter how you may excel in the art of Karate, and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than your behavior and your humanity as observed in daily life. — 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. — Gichin Funakoshi
The heart of our karate is real fighting.There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. This is a definition in the world of martial arts. — Mas Oyama
Lord save us from off-handed, flabby-cheeked, brittle-boned, weak-kneed, thin-skinned, pliable, plastic, spineless, effeminate, ossified, three-karat Christianity. — Billy Sunday
The best fighter is not a Boxer, Karate or Judo man. The best fighter is someone who can adapt on any style. He kicks too good for a Boxer, throws too good for a Karate man, and punches too good for a Judo man. — Bruce Lee
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. — Gichin Funakoshi
Many Karate teachers teach a watered down style - no hip action and no depth of punching - so it is easy to say that these teachers have no depth to their knowledge. You are what your teacher is, and if he knows a lot, you should be able to demonstrate this knowledge. — Higa Yuchoku
You know what wakes me up? A tongue in the ass. There is no alarm clock on that one, you are up, you are shaking, you are in a karate stance.....the day has begun. — Dave Attell
I come to you with only Karate, Empty Hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong, then here are my weapons, Karate, my Empty Hands. — Ed Parker
Karate is not about winning over others. It is about winning over one's self. Ultimately, the most challenging opponents we face reside from within - our hang-ups, our insecurities, our prejudices. Overcome these and you will have truly won. — David Walker
Boxer guys are very tough and they play a very tough game, but its a game. Karate guys, tae kwon doe guys, kickboxers or judo guys, they are very tough guys and a lot of heart and a lot of training, but its very specifically as a sport. It's not a fight. A fight is everything goes. — Rickson Gracie
Look at me... look at me... I need the attention, oooh I'm punk rock I got some tattoos, I got some piercings. If I'm gonna get some piercings then I want everyone to see it...I don't need to advertise my punkness. A real punk doesn't need to show off...Its like a Karate man... the Karate man bleed on the inside. A real punk is punk on the inside. — Mark Hoppus
Do not fall into the trap of thinking that just because a kata begins to the left that the opponent is attacking from the left. — Kenwa Mabuni
There are no pure styles of karate. Purity comes only when pure knuckles meet pure flesh, no matter who delivers or receives. — Ed Parker
My Way is the Way of Karate, which is also the Way of humanity, and which is consequently related to the Way of Heaven. — Mas Oyama
My other brother-in-law died. He was a karate expert, then joined the army. The first time he saluted, he killed himself. — Henny Youngman
The techniques should not be practised simply so they can be performed in the kata. Since karate is a fighting art each technique and movement has its own meaning. The karateka must consider their meaning, how and why they are effective, and practise accordingly — Shigeru Egami
Karate-do may be referred to as the conflict within yourself, or a life-long marathon which can be won only through self-discipline, hard training, and your own creative efforts. — Shoshin Nagamine
Last week I lost my temper in my karate class. Man, I'm not doing that again until I'm a black belt. Because I can tell you there's a difference between taking karate and receiving karate. — Demetri Martin
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