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The twenty guiding principles of karate, the spiritual legacy of the master, Gichin Funakoshi and Genwa Nakasone ; with an afterword by Jotaro Takagi ; translated by John Teramoto

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The twenty guiding principles of karate

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Gichin Funakoshi and Genwa Nakasone ; with an afterword by Jotaro Takagi ; translated by John Teramoto

the spiritual legacy of the master

Do not forget that karate-do begins and ends with rei -- There is no first strike in karate -- Karate stands on the side of justice -- First know yourself, then know others -- Mentality over technique -- The mind must be set free -- Calamity springs from carelessness -- Karate goes beyond the dojo -- Karate is a lifelong pursuit -- Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty -- Karate is like boiling water: without heat, it returns to its tepid state -- Make adjustments according to your opponent -- The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles emptiness and fullness (weakness and strength) -- Think of the opponent's hands and feet as swords -- When you step beyond your own gate, you face a million enemies -- Kamae (ready stance) is for beginners; later, one stands in shizentai (natural stance) -- Perform kata exactly; actual combat is another matter -- Do not forget the employment or withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the body, the swift or leisurely application of technique -- Be constantly mindful, diligent, and resourceful in your pursuit of the Way

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