Gogen Yamaguchi Quotes

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 yor own.

A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.

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

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

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