Karate-do begins with courtesy and ends with rei

There is no first strike in karate

Karate is an aid to justice

First know yourself before attempting to know others

Spirit first, technique second

Always be ready to release your mind

Accidents arise from negligence

Do not think that karate training is only in the dojo

It will take your entire life to learn karate, there is no limit

Put your everyday living into karate and you will find "Myo" (subtle secrets)

Karate is like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly, it will cool

Do not think that you have to win, think rather that you do not have to lose

Victory depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable ones

The outcome of the battle depends on how you handle weakness and strength

Think of your opponents hands and feet as swords

When you leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you

Beginners must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the advanced

Practicing a kata exactly is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another

Do not forget to correctly apply: strength and weakness of power, stretching and contraction of the body, and slowness and speed of techniques

Always think and devise ways to live the precepts of karate-do every day