Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics.

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"Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself."

- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi

Self-awareness

""Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself.""

- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi

Self-awareness

"It is not the number of Kata you know, but the SUBSTANCE of the Kata you have acquired."

- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi

Learning

""Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics.""

- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi

Focus

"It's easy to listen to what you are taught. But it's difficult to find what you have within yourself and master it as your own."

- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi

Self-improvement

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"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus."

- Alexander Graham Bell

Focus

"The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus."

- Bruce Lee

Focus

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

- Henry Ford

Focus

"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. Let this Tuesday be a day of focus."

Focus

"If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can."

- Shiroe

Focus