- Karate begins and ends with respect.
- There is no first attack in karate.
- Karate should serve justice.
- Know yourself before trying to understand others.
- Spirit comes before technique.
- Free your mind.
- Accidents arise from carelessness.
- Karate practice is not confined to the training hall.
- Learning karate is a lifelong undertaking.
- Apply karate to everyday life and discover its deeper value.
- Karate is like hot water: without constant heat, it cools.
- Do not think only of winning; think of not losing.
- Victory depends on distinguishing your opponent’s vulnerable points from protected ones.
- In combat, adapt your movement to your opponent and to openings in their guard.
- Think of your hands and feet as swords.
- When you leave home, be aware of the many possible opponents; your own behaviour can invite trouble.
- Beginners must learn firm stances and good posture; natural body positions come later.
- Practising kata is one thing; actual combat is another.
- Remember to vary power, the relaxation and contraction of the body, and the speed of movement appropriately.
- Think, investigate and improve your application of these principles every day.
Gichin Funakoshi
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