20 Precepts of Karate

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(subtle secrets). </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Martial Arts is like boiling water. If you don't heat it constantly it will cool. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Don't think that you have to win, rather that you don't have to lose. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Victory depends on your ability to tell vulnerable points from invulnerable points. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Battles are won according to how you move guarded and unguarded. </B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0099" FACE="Mushu" ><B> (Move according to your opponent.)</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Mushu" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Think of your hands and feet as swords. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When you leave home think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you. It is your behavior that invites trouble from them. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Beginners must master low stances and posture; Natural body positions are for the advanced. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Practicing Kata is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Do not forget to correctly apply strength and weakness of power; stretching and contracting of the body and the slowness and speed of the techniques. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Always think and devise ways to live the precepts everyday.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <img src="HTMLobj-3491/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="30" height="86">  </div> <bR> <div> Gichin Funakoshi’s Dojo Kun </div> <div>                                                   </div> <div> Hitotsu. Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuro Koto.</div> <div> Hitotsu. Makoto no Michi wo Mamoru Koto.</div> <div> Hitotsu. Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto.</div> <div> Hitotsu. Reigi o Omonzuru Koto.</div> <div> Hitotsu. Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto.</div> <bR> <div> Seek Perfection of Character</div> <div> Defend the Path of Truth</div> <div> Endeavor to Excel </div> <div> Display Courtesy</div> <div> Refrain from Violent Behavior</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>