10 Quotes About Budo

The word “budo” refers to the martial arts, especially karate. It is the way of the warrior. The word “budo” is used because karate was originally introduced to Japan by the Chinese, who called it “wu-wei” which translates to fist-of-the-way. This is a direct reference to the fighting philosophy of the great Chinese general T’ai Kung, who founded what is now known as Wushu Read more

Budo means “the way of the warrior.” The essence of this way is to overcome adversity with bravery and honor.

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Unfortunately, religion often works to shrink and tame the very wild and mysterious forces that first drew our wonder. In the process of making the inexplicable safe for the masses, the possibilities for real illusion-piercing insight becomes reduced. One might say that they are only available to those who dare to ride the breaking crest of direct life-altering experience. Stephen K. Hayes
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The warrior learns of the spiritual realm by dwelling on the cutting edge of the sword, standing at the edge of the fire pit, venturing right up to the edge of starvation if necessary. Vibrant and intense living is the warrior's form of worship. Stephen K. Hayes
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Better than money and fame, teaching martial arts to your children; giving them your time and confidence, is the best inheritance Soke Behzad Ahmadi
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Karate without heart is just A corpse Soke Behzad Ahmadi
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Karate is action, survival, living; hesitation is paralysis, reaction, mortality Soke Behzad Ahmadi
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The purpose of Karate is to guide you out of trouble by any means necessary, both in actual combat and in life Soke Behzad Ahmadi
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Karate is not A religion, cult or dogma. It is incumbent on every generation of martial artists, to find the weaknesses of the previous generations, not to revere it .. . Soke Behzad Ahmadi
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Karate training will make you strong and confident, but restraint will make you respected Soke Behzad Ahmadi
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.. to be exceptional in martial arts, you must possess the "4 C's" : Consistency, Commitment, Creativity and Competence Soke Behzad Ahmadi