Martial Arts Quotes

 

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“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat” – Richard Marcinko –

“If you’re going through hell, keep going!” – Winston Churchill –

“Mental inner technique is more important than physical” – Gichin Funakoshi –

“The true work of the martial arts is progress, not perfection” – Gene Dunn –

“Train with the energy of a warrior and soon you will have the heart of a warrior.” – Shifu Yan Lei –

“Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it…  Don’t allow his anger to become your anger”  – Bohdi Sanders – 

“Karate begins and ends with courtesy.’ This means respect others, refrain from violent behavior, practice fairness in the spirit of good sportsmanship.” – Takahashi Miyagi –

“True Martial Arts is universal, simple and practical. Anything else is too complex to be used in combat.”  – Soke Behzad Ahmadi –

“Karate is not about techniques and their execution, but about boldness, integrity and fight for justice and common good” – Soke Behzad Ahmadi, Shorinjiryu Ryujin Kenpo – 

“defeat is a state of ming. no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality”. – Bruce Lee –

“When you are weak or wounded continues always training, you should always adapt in any condition”. – Hatsumi Sensei –

“Training without dealing with an object, scammers but the human spirit and human emotions.” – Bruce Lee –

“You can leave your own body, but do not let go of your honor.” – Miyamoto Musashi – 

“The key to immortality is primarily a life worth remembering.” – Bruce Lee –

“Nothing is more harmful to the world than a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense.” – Choki Motobu  –

“To all those whose progress remains hampered by ego-related distractions, let humility – the spiritual cornerstone upon which Karate rests – serve to remind one to place virtue before vice, values before vanity and principles before personalities.”

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” – Confucius –

“Because of its many variables the fight should be a careful game” – Bruce Lee –

“If you think something is impossible, you will do impossible” – Bruce Lee –

“It is crucial that the student and I have trust in each other” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“Strong punch in my opinion is not that the opponent would fly three meters, strong punch is that would fly back and yourself.” – Γιώργος Μ. –

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake” – Napoleon Bonaparte –

“Nothing is more harmful to the world than a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense.”  – Jesse Enkamp –

“The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.” – Gichin Funakoshi –

“Once a kata has been learned, it must be practiced repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a form in Karate is useless”

“The more understanding you have about Karate, the less you need to change or modify it”

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

“When the student is ready, the Master appears” – Buddhist Proverb –

“The nature and purpose of the Martial Arts is universal. All selfish desires should be burned in the flames of hard training” – Masutatsu Oyama –

“Your anger is your First Enemy” – Mohamed Othman –

“You must be able to do your every move with a natural cadence if necessary” – Bruce Lee –

“Balance is the most important consideration in the guard position” – Bruce Lee –

“For the sincere student, it mustn’t be enough to simply understand Jiu Jitsu. We must seek to understand ourselves” – Chris Matakas –

“You are never as good as you think you are, and you are never as bad as you believe yourself to be” – Chris Matakas –

“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it” – Bruce Lee –

“Las artes marciales verdaderas son universales, simples y prácticas. Cualquier otra cosa es demasiado compleja para ser usada en combate” – Soke Behzad Ahmadi –

“If you’re going through hell, keep going!” – Winston Churchill –

“Mental inner technique is more important than physical” – Gichin Funakoshi –

“The true work of the martial arts is progress, not perfection” – Gene Dunn –

“Train with the energy of a warrior and soon you will have the heart of a warrior” – Shifu Yan Lei –

“Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it…  Don’t allow his anger to become your anger” – Bohdi Sanders –

“Karate begins and ends with courtesy.’ This means respect others, refrain from violent behavior, practice fairness in the spirit of good sportsmanship.” – Takahashi Miyagi –

“True Martial Arts is universal, simple and practical. Anything else is too complex to be used in combat.” – Soke Behzad Ahmadi –

“Karate is not about techniques and their execution, but about boldness, integrity and fight for justice and common good” – Soke Behzad Ahmadi –

“defeat is a state of ming. no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality” – Bruce Lee –

“The primary purpose in this life is to help others. And if you are unable to help others, in the least, do not hurt them.” – Dalai Lama –

“The true work of the martial arts is progress, not perfection” – Gene Dunn –

“You can leave your own body, but do not let go of your honor” – Miyamoto Musashi –

“Think lightly about yourself and think deeply about the world ”  – Miyamoto Musashi –

“Any technique of a martial art must agree with the truth of the universe.” – Morihei Ueshiba –

“Your spirit is the true shield” – Morihei Ueshiba –

“When you are weak or wounded continues always training, you should always adapt in any condition” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“The key to immortality is primarily a life worth remembering” – Bruce Lee –

“A fighter must achieve a good level of technical capability before it can apply the tactics successfully” – Bruce Lee – 

“All punches should end with percussion. Hits through the counter instead of to it” – Bruce Lee – 

“Body perception suggests a harmonious relationship between body and spirit, both together” – Bruce Lee – 

“The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants” – Gichin Funakoshi – 

“In the Art of Peace no strife. The true warrior is invincible because no fight with anyone. Win means defeating the idea of ​​dispute we hold in our mind” – Morihei Hueshiba – 

“Proper posture is a matter of an effective internal organization of the body” – Bruce Lee –

“Move simply and use their space to the maximum” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“I always told my students that it is a mindset more than a way to inspiration. The age and condition you mature and hence the saying ‘ you have to become father to appreciate what you did for your parents” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“A strong spirit and discipline are the most essential things that need to acquire in martial arts training” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“It is crucial that the student and I have trust in each other” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“The purpose m Last of the real martial arts is to maintain peace and freedom. Martial arts son to keep happiness, and to bring the experience of happiness one other” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“When you are weak or wounded continues always training, you should always adapt in any condition” – Hatsumi Sensei –

“Always keep your lead hand with a slight movement to start the attack with ease”  – Bruce Lee –

“A practitioner of Jeet Kune Do is facing reality and not the crystallization of form. The tool is a shape tool . The tool is a shapeless form” – Bruce Lee –

“I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of the martial arts in its different and ornamental branches, flowers or leaves”  – Bruce Lee –

“I fear the man who has launched 10,000 different kicks, I fear the man who has launched a kick 10,000 times” – Bruce Lee –

“Consciousness is given without choice, without pretense, without anxiety; This state of mind there is a perception” – Bruce Lee –

“First of all, do not set any restrictive rule” – Bruce Lee –

“Do not settle into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow.” – Bruce Lee –

“You must be able to do your every move with a natural cadence if necessary.” – Bruce Lee –

“Use the perception of the body as a guide” – Bruce Lee –

“There are different types of applications force and must use all of them” – Bruce Lee –

“Synchronizing a blow is the secret to hit potently” – Bruce Lee –

“Training without dealing with an object, scammers but the human spirit and human emotions” – Bruce Lee –

“Find a proper feel for the correct distance and well balanced posture…”  – Bruce Lee –

“Because of its many variables the fight should be a careful game” – Bruce Lee –

“The essence of combat is the art of moving” – Bruce Lee –

“Consciousness is given without choice, without pretense, without anxiety; This state of mind there is a perception” – Bruce Lee –

“Knowing yourself is studied himself in action with another person”   – Bruce Lee –

“Training is not an object, but with the human spirit and human emotions”  – Bruce Lee –

“I´m not teaching anything, I just help you to know yourself ”   – Bruce Lee –

“If you think something is impossible, you will do impossible ” – Bruce Lee –

“Knowing yourself is studied himself in action with another person” – Bruce Lee –

“The truth is the relationship with the opposite ; constantly moving, alive, never static” – Bruce Lee –

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer”  – Bruce Lee –

“Empty your cup so that it can be filled ; Stay with nothing to gain the whole” – Bruce Lee –

“Do not settle into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow” – Bruce Lee –

“Whatever is going on inside your head has everything to do with how well you end up performing” – D.C. Gonzalez –

“The philosophy is most important in Ninjutsu . only teach technique is wrong. if someone is teaching technique alone is not a Ninja”   – Masaaki Hatsumi –

“The ultimate goal of martial arts is not having to use them” – Miyamoto Musashi –

“Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate” – Morihei Ueshiba “The Art of Peace” –

“Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side” – Dr. Bob Moorehead –

“We need to remember that the primary goal of Aikido is harmony and good relations between people. If we don’t cultivate a harmonious heart along with technical skill, there will be a lack of integration in our practice, which will show up in behavior off the mat” – Linda Holiday –

“I can show you the path but I can not walk it for you” – Master Iain Armstrong, Get Your Health Back Fast with Chinese Chi Kung. –

“If you try to learn with your intellect, it is more difficult to absorb the teachings on a deep level. The mind looks at something and says, I don’t want that; I want this instead. But as you simply continue to train, something changes. What changes is deeper than your intellectual knowledge, deeper than mind or heart” – Linda Holiday –

“ just as a stool requires three legs to stand upright so the taekwondoist must cultivate basic skills, meaningful forms, and effective sparring in order to have both feet firmly planted in the art” – Doug Cook, Taekwondo – A Path to Excellence – 

“Your anger is your First Enemy” – Mohamed Othman –

“The Chinese words ‘kung fu’ translate more or less as ‘a man hard at work over a long time’. If you want to unlock the full power of kung fu, it is not going to be easy: you are going to have to work, you are going to have to sacrifice and you are going to have to suffer – over a long time. There really is no such thing as a free lunch” – Master Iain Armstrong – 

“When you are in a combat situation, you mustn’t let your mind be polluted by emotions like fear and anger. Simply accept the situation and react, even if you are facing impossible odds. Keep your head clear and you will be one step ahead of your attackers” – Aaron B. Powell, Doomsday Diaries – 

“Never forget that, at the most, the teacher can give you fifteen percent of the art. The rest you have to get for yourself through practise and hard work. I can show you the path but I can not walk it for you” – Master Tan Soh Tin –

“There are three kinds of fighters: the aggressive fighter who charges in blindly trying to get the upper hand, the defensive fighter who blocks and evades until his opponent is tired, and then the most dangerous type of fighter, the one who waits for his opponent to make a mistake” – Aaron B. Powell, C-Town –

“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it” – Bruce Lee, Tao of Jeet Kune Do –

“Strong punch in my opinion is not that the opponent would fly three meters, strong punch is that would fly back and yourself” – Γιώργος Μ. –  

“We must remember that regardless of our differences in rank we are all equal as human beings. You can always tell how caring and compassionate others are in their actions towards those “below” them. Of course you are going to treat your black belt professor kindly, but how do you treat the white belt taking their first class? In spite of the division in belt rank there must be no division as people” – Chris Matakas –

“True mastery, it turns out, is not found in accumulating each and every tool under the sun. True mastery is learning that there are really only a handful of tools, and it is the proper application with correct timing and setting that makes them so useful” – Chris Matakas –

“Wearing a black belt does not make you a super hero, and wearing a white belt does not mean you have little to offer as a person. It is what we do in the belts we wear, and not the belts themselves that matter” – Chris Matakas –

“This is what Jiu Jitsu gives us, and is what so often remains ineffable. Jiu Jitsu frees us and allows us to be what we have always been, but simply never had the medium to express. Jiu Jitsu is the vehicle. Not the Road”  – Chris Matakas –

“Only hardness or only softness creates an inability to deal effectively with the fluctuations of life” – Seikichi Toguchi – 

“You are never as good as you think you are, and you are never as bad as you believe yourself to be” – Chris Matakas –

“The ultimate goal of martial arts is not having to use them” – Miyamoto Musashi –

“Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate” – Morihei Ueshiba “The Art of Peace” –

“Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.” – Dr. Bob Moorehead –

We need to remember that the primary goal of Aikido is harmony and good relations between people. If we don’t cultivate a harmonious heart along with technical skill, there will be a lack of integration in our practice, which will show up in behavior off the mat.” – Linda Holiday – 

“I can show you the path but I can not walk it for you.” – Master Iain Armstrong, Get Your Health Back Fast with Chinese Chi Kung.-

“If you try to learn with your intellect, it is more difficult to absorb the teachings on a deep level. The mind looks at something and says, I don’t want that; I want this instead. But as you simply continue to trai, something changes. What changes is deeper than your intellectual knowledge, deeper than mind or heart.” 

“ just as a stool requires three legs to stand upright so the taekwondoist must cultivate basic skills,
meaningful forms, and effective sparring in order to have both feet firmly planted in the art” – Doug Cook – 

“ kwondoist must cultivate basic skills, meaningful forms, and effective sparring in order to have both feet firmly planted in the art” – Doug Cook – 

“Your anger is your First Enemy” – Mohamed Othman –

“The Chinese words ‘kung fu’ translate more or less as ‘a man hard at work over a long time’. If you want to unlock the full power of kung fu, it is not going to be easy: you are going to have to work, you are going to have to sacrifice and you are going to have to suffer – over a long time. There really is no such thing as a free lunch” – Master Iain Armstrong – 

“When you are in a combat situation, you mustn’t let your mind be polluted by emotions like fear and anger. Simply accept the situation and react, even if you are facing impossible odds. Keep your head clear and you will be one step ahead of your attackers” – Aaron B. Powell, Doomsday Diaries – 

“Never forget that, at the most, the teacher can give you fifteen percent of the art. The rest you have to get for yourself through practise and hard work. I can show you the path but I can not walk it for you” – Master Tan Soh Tin – 

“There are three kinds of fighters: the aggressive fighter who charges in blindly trying to get the upper hand, the defensive fighter who blocks and evades until his opponent is tired, and then the most dangerous type of fighter, the one who waits for his opponent to make a mistake” – Aaron B. Powell, C-Tow – 

“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it” – Bruce Lee, Tao of Jeet Kune Do – 

“Strong punch in my opinion is not that the opponent would fly three meters, strong punch is that would fly back and yourself” – Γιώργος Μ. –

“We must remember that regardless of our differences in rank we are all equal as human beings. You can always tell how caring and compassionate others are in their actions towards those “below” them. Of course you are going to treat your black belt professor kindly, but how do you treat the white belt taking their first class? In spite of the division in belt rank there must be no division as people” – Chris Matakas – 

“True mastery, it turns out, is not found in accumulating each and every tool under the sun. True mastery is learning that there are really only a handful of tools, and it is the proper application with correct timing and setting that makes them so useful” – Chris Matakas – 

“Wearing a black belt does not make you a super hero, and wearing a white belt does not mean you have little to offer as a person. It is what we do in the belts we wear, and not the belts themselves that matter” – Chris Matakas –

“This is what Jiu Jitsu gives us, and is what so often remains ineffable. Jiu Jitsu frees us and allows us to be what we have always been, but simply never had the medium to express. Jiu Jitsu is the vehicle. Not the Road” – Chris Matakas –

“Only hardness or only softness creates an inability to deal effectively with the fluctuations of life” – Seikichi Toguchi –

“You are never as good as you think you are, and you are never as bad as you believe yourself to be” – Chris Matakas – 

“The major events in our lives receive the entire spotlight, but ultimately your life will be defined by the same handful of choices you make each day” – Chris Matakas – 

“I believe that which you study is only matched in importance by the sincerity with which you approach it” – Chris Matakas –

“Relationships formed through Jiu Jitsu are deeply rooted in respect for one another, and this is often not the case in matters of modern society” – Chris Matakas – 

“For the sincere student, it mustn’t be enough to simply understand Jiu Jitsu. We must seek to understand ourselves” – Chris Matakas – 

“There is no such thing as a fair fight.” – Bohdi Sanders –

“Protecting yourself is self-defense. Protecting others is warriorship” – Bohdi Sanders – 

“Hatred could not be the basis of her resolution to fight. It provided no access to her own qi, her vital spirit. That was the deepest truth she knew about fighting. It’s what she learned from her father and Sensei: fight from the peaceful place inside, from her father’s place” – Jacques Antoine – 

“I can think of no more worthwhile aim than pursuing mastery in this craft while transcending one’s own limitations” – Chris Matakas – 

“Jiu Jitsu frees us and allows us to be what we have always been, but simply never had the medium to express. Jiu Jitsu is the vehicle. Not the Road” – Chris Matakas – 

“I train because it makes every area of my life better, and it makes me better at every area of my life” – Chris Matakas – 

“There is no “can’t” in martial arts. It is perfectly all right for students to state that they are “still working on it”, “have not mastered it yet”, or “are trying as best they can” as all of those sentiments reflect willingness and perseverance. It is not all right, on the other hand, to verbally or physically portray reluctance, vacillation, or defect” – Lawrence Kane – 

“The ultimate fighter does not rely on his hands or feet to defeat his opponent, but rather his mind”  – M.J. Stoddard – 

“Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed ” – Bob Riley – 

“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively” – Bob Marley – 

“There is no limit to how strong a human man can be”  – Jerry Boyed (Arm Wrestler) – 

“If you think you can do it, or you think you can’t do it, You are right” – Henry Ford – 

“The fact is that I am not great, I only teach what I have been taught. I ride on the shoulders of men of genius” – Erle Montague – 

“The key to a long and healthy life is a combination of movement and stillness, cultivating life by guiding the qi, the vital energy in the body and moving the hands and feet through practicing kung fu”  – Grandmaster Lu Zijian – 

“When the student is ready, the Master appears” – Buddhist Proverb – 

“He Who Knows Others Is Wise. He Who Knows Himself Is Enlightened” – Tao Te Ching – 

“He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master”   – Ben Jonson –

“The usefulness of the cup, is it´s emptiness” – Bruce Lee –

“Wushu is a philosophy of life. It is designed for defense, and not offence. It is a way to bring your mind, and body into focus”  – Jet Li Wushu Master – 

“In order to realize our true self we must be willing to live without being dependant upon the opinion of others” -Bruce Lee – 

“Karate is not about winning It´s about not losing” – Master Shigetoshi senaha /9th dan Gojuryu Karate – 

“If you don´t overcome your tendency to give up easily, your life will lead to nothing” – Masutatsu Oyama / Founder of Kyokushin Karate – 

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new” – Albert Einstein –

“What you think, you become What you feel, you attract What you imagine, you create” – Buddha – 

“Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it… Don’t allow his anger to become your anger” -Bohdi Sanders – 

“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains” – Steve Jobs – 

“The longer the explanation, the bigger the lie” – chinese proverb – 

“The weakest of all weak things is a virtue that has not been tested in the fire” – Bruce Lee – 

“Do not pray for an easy life; pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”  – Bruce Lee – 

“Move fast and break things.Unless you are breaking stuff, you are not moving fast enough”  – Mark Zuckerberg – 

“To me ultimately martial arts means honestly expressing yourself” – Bruce Lee – 

“Fall down seven times,get up eight” – Japanese Proverb – 

“Strong, but gentle. Powerful, but humble. These are some of the traits of a true warrior”

“Tenderness relieves strength that encumbers” – My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut –

“We may encounter many defeats but we must NOT be defeated” – Maya Angelou –

“To me, the extraordinary aspect of martial arts lies in its simplicity. The easy way is also the right way, and martial arts is nothing at all special; the closer to the true way of martial arts, the less wastage of expression there is” – Bruce Lee – 

“The true work of the martial arts is progress, not perfection” – Gene Dunn –

“Use Only That Which Works, And Take It From Any Place You Can Find It” – Bruce Lee, Tao Of Jeet Kune Do –

“The Best Fighter is Never Angry” – Lao Tzu –

“We may encounter many defeats but we must NOT be defeated” – Maya Angelou –